There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of mashed potatoes with a pool of melted butter on top. But let’s step it up and make these versions of gourmet mashed potatoes. Heck, they don’t even have to be potatoes at all!
Related storyThe Pioneer Woman’s Crash Hot Potatoes Are Like Your Favorite Smashed Potato Recipe — But BetterEvery holiday dinner has them —the ever-so-comforting rich, buttery, mashed potatoes. They’re a classic, they don’t let you down, and they’re best paired with turkey and gravy on the side. But what if you want to make something different, something special this season? We’ve got you covered with some amazingly unique, totally gourmet recipes that are just as simple but with an extra oomph of flavors and textures.
Related storyThe Pioneer Woman’s Crash Hot Potatoes Are Like Your Favorite Smashed Potato Recipe — But Better
1. Whipped bourbon bacon sweet potatoes recipe
Blog: How Sweet It Is
These whipped bourbon bacon sweet potatoes are basically all you need in life. You’ve got the booze, the protein, the mashed —what else do you need?
2. Bacon, ranch and cheddar potatoes recipe
Blog: Picky Palate
We’re loving the addition of a powdered ranch packet to these flavorful bacon, ranch and cheddar potatoes.
3. Roasted garlic Greek yogurt smashed potatoes recipe
Blog:Running to the Kitchen
Adding roasted garlic to any root vegetable really ups its game. Substitute the classic sour cream in mashed potatoes for Greek yogurt, like in these roasted garlic Greek yogurt smashed potatoes, and you’re making it healthier and oh so tasty.
4. Chipotle mashed sweet potatoes recipe
Add a bit of spice to your meals with these chipotle mashed sweet potatoes.
5. Buttermilk bacon blue smashed potatoes recipe
Blog:How Sweet It Is
Homey and delicious, these buttermilk bacon blue smashed potatoes have that tang from the buttermilk and extra flavor from the blue cheese. Make them!
6. Spicy bacon mashed potatoes recipe
The addition of chili powder, paprika and cumin will make these spicy bacon mashed potatoes a hit with your spice-loving guests.
7. Garlic Parmesan-style baked mashed potatoes recipe
Blog:Picky Palate
Layer your favorite pasta sauce and cheese over potatoes, and you’ll get these perfect garlic Parmesan-style baked mashed potatoes.
8. Saffron mashed potatoes recipe
Blog: Tori Avey
Saffron mashed potatoes are simple yet showcase one of the most expensive spices on Earth —saffron. Why not treat yourself this holiday season?
9. Roasted parsnip and caramelized onion puree recipe
Blog:Running to the Kitchen
Tell the potatoes to hit the road, and make this roasted parsnip and caramelized onion puree.
10. Ecuadorian mashed potatoes recipe
Blog: Laylita’s Recipes
Made with a sofrito of garlic and onions as well as achiote, these Ecuadorian mashed potatoes are served alongside hard-boiled eggs, avocados and more. It’ll be difficult to go back to plain mashed potatoes any time soon.
11. Garlic and mushroom mashed potatoes recipe
Adding mushrooms to these garlic and mushroom mashed potatoes makes for a hearty side dish.
12. Goat cheese and spinach mashed sweet potatoes recipe
Blog: Running to the Kitchen
These goat cheese and spinach mashed sweet potatoes make for a bowl we’d love to dig into and actually feel healthy about it.
13. Creamy mashed parsnips and potatoes recipe
Blog: The Daring Gourmet
These creamy mashed parsnips and potatoes mix two root vegetables for extra flavor and texture.
14. Hummus mashed potatoes recipe
Blog: Gimme Some Oven
Instead of loads of sour cream or heavy cream, just dump some hummus into these hummus mashed potatoes, and you’re in for a treat.
15. Mashed potatoes with caramelized onions and bacon recipe
Blog: Cookin’ Canuck
This recipe for mashed potatoes with caramelized onions and bacon is total comfort. Caramelizing the onions brings in a level of sweetness that pairs so well with the salty, savory bacon.
16. Loaded mashed potato bake recipe
Blog: Foxes Love Lemons
Loaded mashed potato bake—also known as the best thing that ever happened to potatoes.
17. Pumpkin mashed potatoes recipe
Blog: Created by Diane
Because it’s fall and we like adding pumpkin to everything, these pumpkin mashed potatoes are right up our alley.
18. Gorgonzola smashed potatoes recipe
Blog: The Little Kitchen
Gorgonzola smashed potatoes make for an amazing side dish to your steak dinners.
19. Roasted sweet potato puree with brown butter recipe
Blog: Simple Bites
Brown butter makes everything better, especially this roasted sweet potato puree with brown butter.
20. Scallion-buttermilk mashed potatoes recipe
Blog: Life’s Ambrosia
Amazing how just some herbs and a splash of buttermilk can make these scallion-buttermilk mashed potatoes an outstanding side dish.
21. Herb and goat cheese mashed potatoes recipe
Blog: Love & Olive Oil
These are the perfect twist on the traditional side dish, and we are loving these herb and goat cheese mashed potatoes.
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FAQs
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.
Why do restaurant mashed potatoes taste better? ›
Instead of regular milk, pro chefs generally use a generous helping of buttermilk and plenty of half-and-half or (even better) heavy cream in their potatoes. If you think the bartenders up front are pouring heavy, they've got nothing on the cooks in the back who are in charge of the mashed potatoes.
Why do people eat mashed potatoes for Christmas? ›
Mashed potatoes hold a special place during Christmas for their comforting and versatile appeal. As a timeless comfort food, they evoke a sense of tradition and togetherness, making them ideal for festive family gatherings.
What potatoes does Ina Garten use for mashed potatoes? ›
I tried Ina Garten's recipe for flavorful mashed potatoes, and I'll never make them without her secret ingredient again. I tried Ina Garten's simple recipe for mashed potatoes, and I loved the secret ingredient. In addition to Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, and milk, the ingredient list includes lemon zest.
Why put a raw egg in mashed potatoes? ›
Adding egg yolks to a pot of mashed potatoes is an easy, dairy-free texture and taste upgrade that doesn't require any special techniques. The yolks harbor all the flavorful fats and emulsifying components and will thus effectively unify the fat and water in potatoes, translating to a smoother, uniformly creamy pot.
How does Martha Stewart make the best mashed potatoes? ›
4 Tips From Martha's Mom for the Best Mashed Potatoes
Cook the potatoes just so, do not under or overcook them: the potatoes are done when you can slide a paring knife in with no resistance. Let the potatoes dry before mashing: Once they are boiled, drain and let them sit in the pan they cooked in for a minute or two.
Who makes the best mash in the world? ›
The Best Mashed Potato Recipe In The World. With just four ingredients, Joel Robuchon's luxurious puree de pomme really brings the wow factor. Buttery mashed potatoes. Photo, Erik Putz.
What does Rachael Ray use to mash potatoes? ›
Mash potatoes with half-and-half or milk using a potato masher. Add in the cream cheese and smash until the cheese melts into the potatoes. Add chives or scallions. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste.
Is milk or sour cream better for mashed potatoes? ›
According to The Kitchn, sour cream is much denser than milk and so you'd end up with very stiff potatoes if sour cream replaces the milk in your recipe. Because milk is a liquid, it helps take the potatoes' stiffer mass and soften it, giving them their signature texture.
Why are Bob Evans mashed potatoes so good? ›
Made with fresh real potatoes, butter, and milk, Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes tastes like homemade. We put extra care into making our mashed potatoes rich and creamy to deliver that homemade flavor you expect.
Restaurants prepare the potatoes ahead by boiling and mashing just the potato, then just before serving, it is mixed into boiling cream (or milk or even broth or a combination thereof) to reheat it and make it nice and creamy.
Why are instant mashed potatoes banned in some countries? ›
Instant Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes
But the popular mix contains the preservatives BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), which have raised concerns due to suspicions of potential carcinogenic properties and their potential to hinder blood clotting.
What does gummy mashed potatoes mean? ›
When too much starch gets released, the potatoes become gummy, gluey, and unappetizing. Overworking the potatoes can happen in a couple ways: either by simply handling them too much, or by using a food processor, blender, or similar tool, which mixes the potatoes too aggressively.
Did Native Americans eat mashed potatoes? ›
It's known that many Native American tribes, including Apache, Navajo, Hopi, Kawaik, Southern Paiute, Tewa, Zia and Zuni, all ate the S. jamesii potato. Their recipe involved boiling the potatoes, mashing them into flour or yeast, and then mixing it with clay. Yum.
What are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes Gordon Ramsay? ›
If you'd like to replicate his mouthwatering recipe, the chef used peeled Yukon Gold potatoes. He was sure to not rinse them too much as he wanted to keep the starch, explaining that the starch gives the mashed potatoes their depth and richness.
Why do people add sour cream to mashed potatoes? ›
Sour cream adds a little bit of tangy flavor and a boost of richness to mashed potatoes. It's a fun change from the standard milk or cream and butter combo usually flavoring mashed taters. You can even try your hand at making homemade sour cream from heavy cream!
What is the liquid in Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes? ›
Potatoes, Dairy Blend (Milk, Butter [Cream, Salt], Soybean Oil, Salt, Natural Flavor, Monoglycerides), Water, Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Food Starch-Modified, Sodium Citrate, Locust Bean Gum, Potassium Sorbate [Preservative], Carrageenan), Onions, Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese ...
