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22 Mashed Potatoes Recipes Sure to Be a Suppertime Smash

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By Marissa Wu October 04, 2021
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To some, the definition of a comforting dinner is meat and potatoes. These two simple things are difficult to get wrong and don't take a lot of effort to get right. Potatoes are a particularly beloved suppertime side. Baked, fried, and roasted potatoes are all welcome additions to a menu, but at most family dinner tables, it's hard to beat mashed potatoes. The velvety texture mixes with butter and cream to create a side that's easy to pile high on your plate. Plus, you can make the case that mashed potatoes can be a whole meal on their own. Skeptical? Try our Loaded Mashed Potatoes Casserole recipe. Want an ooey-gooey, irresistible side that'll be the talk of the town? Our cheesy Bacon and Blue Mashed Potato Bake does the trick. If you want to sneak in some greens, whip up our Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Collards and the kids won't ever know they've had their helping of vegetables for the evening. So, if you're searching for the best mashed potatoes recipe, look no further—we're sure these will be a smashing success.

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Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk and crème fraîche combine forces for ultra-decadent mashed potatoes, with just a little heat thanks to white pepper.

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Fried Mashed Potato Balls

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Recipe: Fried Mashed Potato Balls

You know what they say. Everything's better fried. Fried mashed potatoes are guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table.

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Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Collards

Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Collards
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Collards

Whoever said eating greens isn't fun has yet to fold them into mashed potatoes. Positively dripping in butter and cheese, this recipe promises that even the most fervent vegetable haters will lick the plate clean.

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Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Perfect Mashed Potatoes
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Recipe: Homemade Mashed Potatoes

We can't mess with a classic.

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Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake

Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake

Think of this like French onion soup, but none of the broth business. Just creamy, fluffy potatoes intertwined with caramelized onions and Gruyère cheese. You're welcome.

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Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Vidalia Onions

Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Vidalia Onions
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Vidalia Onions

Can dairy-free mashed potatoes be delicious? Yes, we say. Absolutely. Chives, plenty of pepper, and Vidalia onions ensure you aren't missing a thing.

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Joanna Gaines' Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Joanna Gaines Mashed Potatoes
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Recipe: Joanna Gaines' Mashed Potatoes Recipe

It's Joanna Gaines, which means it's definitely good.

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Mashed Potato Casserole

Mashed Potato Casserole
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Recipe: Mashed Potato Casserole

Piled high with Swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, and fried onions, this is a hearty casserole that'll comfort anyone on a chilly evening.

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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

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Recipe: Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Looking for some lighter fare? This might do the trick.

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Mashed Potato Cakes

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Recipe: Mashed Potato Cakes

Mashed potatoes with a crispy exterior? Don't need to ask us twice. 

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Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake

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Recipe: Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake

Chorizo? Check. Green chiles? Check. Pepper Jack? Check check. A spin on a beloved dish has never been so easy.

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

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Recipe: Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese

For everyone juggling a long Thanksgiving or holiday menu. Just bring it to room temperature the day of and bake according to instructions.

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Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole

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Recipe: Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole

It's a two-for-one dinner, and we won't say no to something so easy on a busy weeknight.

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Bacon and Blue Mashed Potato Bake

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Recipe: Bacon and Blue Mashed Potato Bake

As the name implies, blue cheese is involved. You either love it or hate it.

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Mashed Potato Bar

Mashed Potato Bar
Credit: Alison Gootee; Styling: Suzonne Stirling

Recipe: Mashed Potato Bar

This is a surefire way to make sure everyone's happy at the dinner table.

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Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Whole-Grain Mustard

Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Whole-Grain Mustard
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Recipe: Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Whole-Grain Mustard

Whole-grain mustard gives these mashed potatoes another level of depth, with a hint of a kick.

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Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Recipe: Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

If goat cheese is involved, you know it's going to be rich. 

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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
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Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Everything you love in a loaded baked potato as a casserole.

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Mashed Potato Casserole with Pulled Chicken and Crispy Bacon

Mashed Potato Casserole with Pulled Chicken and Crispy Bacon

Recipe: Mashed Potato Casserole with Pulled Chicken and Crispy Bacon

It's your anything-but-standard meat-and-potatoes dish.

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Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions
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Recipe: Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions

Also joining the lineup: crème fraîche, white pepper, buttermilk, and a whole lot of butter.

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Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan

Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan

Parmesan makes anything delicious—not that these mashed potatoes needed any help.

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Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

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Recipe: Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

Spinach is just ruffage. What really got us was the buttery garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese call for here. Plus pecans for crunch.

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    1 of 22 Classic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
    2 of 22 Fried Mashed Potato Balls
    3 of 22 Mashed Potatoes and Rutabaga with Collards
    4 of 22 Homemade Mashed Potatoes
    5 of 22 Caramelized Onion Mashed Potato Bake
    6 of 22 Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Vidalia Onions
    7 of 22 Joanna Gaines' Mashed Potatoes Recipe
    8 of 22 Mashed Potato Casserole
    9 of 22 Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
    10 of 22 Mashed Potato Cakes
    11 of 22 Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake
    12 of 22 Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
    13 of 22 Onion-Topped Sausage 'n' Mashed Potato Casserole
    14 of 22 Bacon and Blue Mashed Potato Bake
    15 of 22 Mashed Potato Bar
    16 of 22 Rustic Mashed Potatoes with Whole-Grain Mustard
    17 of 22 Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    18 of 22 Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
    19 of 22 Mashed Potato Casserole with Pulled Chicken and Crispy Bacon
    20 of 22 Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Crispy Scallions
    21 of 22 Rustic Mashed Red Potatoes with Parmesan
    22 of 22 Creamy Spinach Mashed Potato Bake

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