8 Ways to Step Up Your Mashed Potatoes

Lumpy or creamy, baked or fully loaded, mashed potatoes are the star sides of your Thanksgiving meal. Check out all the ways you can make them shine on the big day. Plus: Get more perfect potatoes »

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

“These are the best mashed potato recipe ever. Besides the turkey, these were the next best thing at the Thanksgiving table.” -laura4410 Get the recipe.

Recipe by Kim D; Photo by May I Have That Recipe

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Sinfully Delish Garlic Mashed Potatoes

“My go-to recipe for garlic mashed potatoes. I like to add a little seasoned salt while mashing. Also, don’t be shy with the garlic.” -ChefWendyMG. Get the recipe.

Recipe by Mama’s Kitchen (Hope); Photo by Wildflour

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Mashed Potato Cheese & Chive Gratin

“Oh wow, this was outstanding! The mash was very creamy, with a lovely chive flavor, and the baking resulted in a very yummy crust.” -Lalaloula. Get the recipe.

Recipe by lazyme; Photo by Lalaloula

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Mashed Potatoes with Garlic & Parmesan

“This is an excellent, hearty potato recipe. The flavors were strong enough to stand on their own, so extra butter or sauces were not necessary.” -JoAnn. Get the recipe.

Recipe by MizzNezz; Photo by Delicious as it Looks

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Caramelized-Onion Mashed Potatoes

“I loved the flavor that the caramelized onion gave to these. I used bacon pieces instead of frying it myself, but this is definitely a keeper.” -Sydney Mike. Get the recipe

Recipe by gailanng; Photo by Realtor by day, Chef by night

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Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

“These are the best mashed potatoes on the planet!” -davidcg580. Get the recipe.

Recipe by Cristina Barry; Photo by CulinaryExplorer

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Applebee’s Garlic Mashed Potatoes Copycat

“So delish! We thought they tasted pretty close to Applebee’s. Next time I’ll make the potatoes a little lumpier to make them an even closer version.”
-chef amelia bedelia. Get the recipe.

Recipe by Ashley Maassen; Photo by PaulaG

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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

“What a great twist on mashed potatoes! I used frozen cauliflower and regular milk and we loved it. This is a great, healthier way to make an old standby.” -Chef #656954. Get the recipe.

Recipe by Boomette; Photo by lazyme

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