The Mashed Potato Recipes You Want And Need (2024)

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When we think of Thanksgiving, we automatically think of -- and start salivating over -- mashed potatoes: the creamy, buttery, pillowy dish that is one of our all time favorite comfort foods. Though mashed potatoes took an unjustly early exit in HuffPost Taste's Thanksgiving Side Dish Deathmatch and were rudely ranked a measly third place in the ranking of the best Thanksgiving sides, some of us (ahem) think they're the tops. Mashed potatoes are the perfect vessel for butter (we like to create a crater in our potatoes to hold a pool of melted butter), and at Thanksgiving they become a home for our favorite sauce of all time: gravy.

Whether you like them plain, smooth, lumpy, smashed, infused with flavor or loaded with accessory ingredients, we've got the recipe you need. We've also got tips to help keep you from ruining your mashed potatoes. Check out the recipes below to see how you can fancy up your potatoes with butter, horseradish, bacon and everything in between.

Buttermilk Bacon Blue Smashed Potatoes

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Mashed Potatoes With Scallions And Lemon Zest

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Green Mashed Potatoes

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Aligot (French Mashed Potatoes

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Annie's Eats

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes With Green Chile

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Barefeet in the Kitchen

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Handle The Heat

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The Best Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

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Buns in My Oven

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FAQs

What are the top 3 potatoes for mashed potatoes? ›

The best potatoes for mashed potatoes are a starchy varieties like russet, Idaho or Yukon gold. Starchy potatoes are best for mashed potatoes because they have a fluffy, almost airy texture that breaks down easily.

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What do professional chefs use to mash potatoes? ›

The secret weapon, a good potato ricer (affiliate). This pushes the potatoes into strings, which helps them soak up every bit of the cream and achieve maximum fluffliness.

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What makes better mashed potatoes? ›

The Best Potato For Fluffy Mashed Potatoes: Russets

For fluffy mashed potatoes, we recommend using high-starch, low-moisture potatoes like russets. Mashed taters are made by crushing cooked potatoes into fine particles, and then coating those particles in fat and water (usually in the form of butter and milk or cream).

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Is it better to boil potatoes whole or cut up for mashed potatoes? ›

Larger potatoes should be cubed to ensure they cook evenly (peeled first if desired). Smaller potatoes tend to have thin skins and can be boiled whole, no peeling required.

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What potato makes the best mashed potatoes? ›

For a perfect canvas that you can gussy up with your own signature herbs, seasonings, and mix-ins, russet potatoes can't be beat. They rise gloriously and voluminously when mashed, thirstily absorbing any liquids you mix with them, saturating the potatoes with broth and cream.

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Are mashed potatoes better with Russet or Yukon Gold? ›

Yukon Gold potatoes are a favorite for mashing not only because they have a high starch content (hooray!), but also because of their naturally buttery flavor. They also don't absorb as much water as russet potatoes (aka Idaho potatoes), which can get a little mushy if overcooked or not properly drained.

What are the 3 types of potatoes? ›

Potatoes are split into 3 different classifications: starchy, waxy, and all-purpose. These classifications are given based on their texture, starch content, and moisture. Every potato type falls somewhere along this spectrum.

Is Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes better? ›

If you're looking for a fluffy, basic potato that's great for mashing or baking, opt for a russet. If you're looking for a firm, waxy potato that's ideal for salads or soups, go with red potatoes. If you're looking for an all-purpose potato that boasts a buttery flavor and creamy texture, opt for Yukon Gold.

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