13 Buttery And Irresistible Mashed Potato Recipes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Boursin. (Produced by Chantal Braganza and Stephanie Han Kim, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Sage Dakota, Prop Styling by Andrea McCrindle)
Great mashed potato recipes are a must-have in your recipe roster. An essential side to roast dinners and formal holiday meals, they can be made many different ways, with a lot of different additions. Here are our favourite ways to dish 'em up (a.k.a.—with lots of butter):
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Chives and Boursin
Mashed potatoes are a must-have at any Thanksgiving feast, and this 2004 version is extra dreamy. Chives add a fresh burst of flavour, and creamy Boursin lends a light tang and enough richness that you won’t even miss the gravy. Get this creamy mashed potatoes with chives and Bourin recipe.
Miso Mashed Potatoes
Take your mashed potatoes to the next level by adding the salty, tangy goodness of miso. Get our miso mashed potatoes recipe.
Irish Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are versatile: you can add a bit of green or leave the kale on the side. They’re tasty however you serve them. Get this Irish mashed potato recipe.
Best-Ever Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery and fluffy. The recipe for those who keep it classic during the holidays. Get this best-ever Yukon gold mashed potatoes recipe.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
The only way to make classic mashed potatoes even more delicious: garlic. Get this roasted garlic mashed potatoes recipe.
Smashed Herbed Potatoes
Dijon and parsley add a fresh and tangy flavour to these roughly mashed potatoes. Get this smashed herbed potato recipe.
Spiced Parsnip and Sweet Potato Mash
Don’t let the Yukon Golds hog all the glory—save space for sweet potatoes and root vegetables (they make an incredible mash, too). Get this spiced parsnip and sweet potato mash recipe.
Cauliflower And Potato Mash
Cauliflower has so many applications—but we’re partial to this health(ier) mash. Serve as a side or on top of our saucy shepherd’s pie. Get this cauliflower and potato mash recipe.
Parsnip and Potato Mash
If you like parsnips, pair them with potatoes for a stellar root veg mash-up. Get this parsnip and potato mash recipe.
Celeriac Root And Potato Mash
Celery root can also get into the mix. Serve on its own, or with cottage pie. Get this celeriac and potato mash recipe.
Nigella Lawson's Garlic And Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
"I’m not, as a rule, one for flavouring mashed potatoes, but this version is a worthy exception. Because the garlic cloves are boiled with the potatoes, they make their presence felt sweetly rather than shoutily, and the Parmesan provides a gentle tang." Get Nigella Lawson's garlic and parmesan mashed potatoes recipe.
Mashed Potatoes And Gravy
You don't need a roast to make gravy?! That's right, all you need are a handful of ingredients to whip together a nice sauce. (And it goes perfectly with these fluffy mashed potatoes.) Get our mashed potatoes and gravy recipe.
How to make perfect mashed potatoes
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