8 Perfect Mashed Potato Recipes For Thanksgiving And Beyond
It’s hard to overstate how much we love mashed potatoes. And all you really need is some potatoes and butter and we’ll gobble up the whole bowl. But start adding things like garlic, cheese, or bacon? We’re practically drooling. Luckily for us, the holidays mean lots of excuses to make mashed potatoes.
And we’ll definitely be making them more than once. After searching high and low for the best mashed potato recipes, we might have to make them all.
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Slow Cooker Buttery Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
No need to sweat over a pot of boiling water — just toss potatoes into the slow cooker and use the next few hours to get a jumpstart on all those other delicious holiday dishes you’re whipping up. PHOTO: COURTESY OF CREME DE LA CRUMB.
Most mashed potato recipes tell you to “serve immediately” — code for “doesn’t taste great reheated.” Which is why this simple, tasty recipe for mashed potato cakes is the perfect solution for leftovers. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FASHIONABLE FOODS.
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Roasted Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Roast garlic and horseradish add a flavorful kick to the classic mash. PHOTO: COURTESY OF CHEZ US.
Bourbon Bacon Whipped Sweet Potatoes With Brown Butter & Crispy Sage
A light spike of bourbon brings cocktail hour to the dinner table in this tempting take on sweet potato casserole. PHOTO: COURTESY OF HOW SWEET IT IS.
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“Elegant” and “potato” don’t normally belong in the same sentence — unless you’re talking about duchess potatoes, where a little piping creates beautiful individual portions for your guests. PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ENDLESS MEAL.
Parmesan Bacon Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
You don’t have to wait for pie to enjoy pumpkin at your holiday table with this savory-sweet recipe. PHOTO: COURTESY OF RASA MALAYSIA.
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Sweet Potato & Cauliflower Mash
Cauliflower is both a delicious and healthy addition to a classic holiday dish. PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE FIT FORK.
Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes
Potatoes get way decadent in this dish thanks to the addition of some crumbled blue cheese and bacon. PHOTO: COURTESY OF HOW SWEET IT IS.
By Marshall Bright
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