Best 5 Best Ever Mashed Potatoes Recipes

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**Mashed potatoes:** A Culinary Journey Through Comfort and Delight

Mashed potatoes, a culinary staple that transcends cultural boundaries, is a dish that evokes nostalgia, warmth, and comfort. Its velvety texture, creamy richness, and versatility make it a beloved side dish, a hearty main course ingredient, and a culinary canvas for endless flavor combinations. In this comprehensive guide, we present a collection of mashed potato recipes that cater to every palate and occasion. From classic preparations to innovative twists, our recipes offer a culinary exploration of this timeless dish.

1. **Classic Mashed Potatoes:** Experience the epitome of comfort food with our classic mashed potato recipe. This timeless preparation combines Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, milk, and a touch of salt and pepper, resulting in a smooth, creamy texture that melts in your mouth.

2. **Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes:** Elevate your mashed potatoes with a burst of savory flavors. Our garlic parmesan mashed potatoes infuse roasted garlic and grated Parmesan cheese into the mix, creating a rich and aromatic dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats or roasted vegetables.

3. **Loaded Mashed Potatoes:** Indulge in a fully loaded mashed potato extravaganza. This recipe combines mashed potatoes with a medley of indulgent ingredients, including crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chives. It's a decadent and satisfying dish that steals the show at any gathering.

4. **Sweet Potato and Parsnip Mashed Potatoes:** Experience a delightful twist on traditional mashed potatoes with our sweet potato and parsnip combination. The natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and the earthy flavor of parsnips create a unique and flavorful dish that's both nutritious and delicious.

5. **Roasted Red Pepper Mashed Potatoes:** Add a vibrant pop of color and flavor to your mashed potatoes with roasted red peppers. This recipe incorporates roasted red peppers, cream cheese, and a hint of paprika, resulting in a creamy, tangy, and visually stunning side dish.

6. **Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes:** For a lighter and healthier alternative, try our cauliflower mashed potatoes. This recipe combines steamed cauliflower with butter, milk, and seasonings, creating a low-carb, high-fiber dish that still delivers a satisfying mashed potato experience.

7. **Mashed Potato Casserole:** Transform mashed potatoes into a delectable casserole. Our recipe layers creamy mashed potatoes with a savory ground beef filling, topped with a crispy cheddar cheese crust. It's a hearty and comforting dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

With this diverse collection of recipes, you'll discover the endless possibilities of mashed potatoes. From classic comfort to innovative fusions, these recipes cater to every taste and dietary preference. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the timeless charm and versatility of this beloved dish.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES - THE BEST YOU'VE EVER HAD



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Make and share this Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - the Best You've Ever Had recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs potatoes
1 head garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons butter
milk or cream, if needed
salt
white pepper

Steps:

  • Separate head of garlic into individual cloves.
  • Toss in olive oil and wrap tightly in small piece of aluminum foil.
  • Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 minutes.
  • When the garlic has cooled to the touch you should be able to squeeze it out of the 'paper' shell of the individual cloves.
  • Mash the roasted garlic with a fork, or force through a fine strainer.
  • If you use a ricer as recommended below, simply rice the garlic along with the potatoes.
  • Peel and boil potatoes in salted water until tender.
  • Force the cooked potatoes through a ricer (recommended) or mash by your usual method.
  • Put the riced potatoes, garlic, sour cream, butter, and salt and white pepper in a mixer bowl, and whip at medium speed until smooth.
  • Add cream or milk to adjust consistency.

BEST EVER MASHED POTATOES



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Make and share this Best Ever Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pinch sea salt
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, boil potatoes with salt until tender--about 15 minutes.
  • Drain water and add remaining ingredients.
  • Mash until smooth (I like to leave at least a few lumps, call me weird).
  • Serve with gravy or butter.
  • Note: You can easily turn this recipe into garlic mashed potatoes by adding 3 cloves roasted garlic when you mash.
  • For another tasty variation, try adding shredded cheddar and cooked broccoli pieces.

BEST EVER MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Best Ever Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rev.CCJ

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, quarterd
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place potatos into pot of boiling water. Let boil for about 30 minutes or until potatos call off of fork when poked.
  • As potots are finishing 1 combine butter, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt into saucepan. Cook on low-medium heat until ingrediencts melt well together (about 5-7 min).
  • Pour finihsed potatos into colander.
  • Take sauce off of heat and mash hot sweet potatos in saucepan with potato masher.
  • Serve Immediatley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 523.9, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 23.2, Protein 3.9

BEST EVER POT ROAST WITH BOURSIN MASHED POTATOES



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This pot roast lives up to its name - it is the best ever! There are a few steps to this recipe, but every step enhances the wonderful flavors. The roast and gravy are bursting with flavor from all the fresh veggies and herbs. The wine reduction adds something a little extra making it a bit different than your average pot roast....

Provided by Samantha Jacobs

Categories     Roasts

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 c baby carrots
2 large onions, vidalia, peeled and quartered
5 lb chuck roast with good marbling ( fat= flavor)
3 Tbsp fresh thyme
3-4 sprigs fresh rosemary
3 bay leaves, dried
1/2 c olive oil
2-3 c beef stock/broth
1 c red wine (I used cab)
1 pkg pot roast Crock Pot packet - whatever brand
course grained sea salt
fresh crushed black pepper
1 c all-purpose flour
BOURSIN MASHED POTATOES~~~
1 pkg Boursin cheese, 8 oz
1 c milk
1/2 stick butter, salted
3 lb red bliss potatoes
green onion

Steps:

  • 1. Take out your meat; let your meat come up to room temp. LIBERALLY season with sea salt and fresh black pepper.
  • 2. Pour some olive oil into a pan. Heat on med-high until almost smoking. Put your onion quarters in and brown on all sides (you want a nice deep golden color). When browned, remove and put in bottom of Crock Pot.
  • 3. Next add a little more oil if needed and put your carrots into the pan making sure everything gets a nice color as well. Remove when evenly browned and add to Crock Pot.
  • 4. Add the last of your oil and let it heat up. While your oil heats, dredge your beef through your flour making sure it's evenly coated.
  • 5. Sear the meat on all sides, about a minute or two, getting a GBD (Golden Brown and Delicious) color.
  • 6. Pull out your meat and lay it on top of your onions and carrots.
  • 7. Add your rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves to the Crock Pot.
  • 8. Mix your pot roast packet into your 2 cups of stock and stir until well combined then add to your Crock Pot. (The liquid should come up about halfway on the meat.)
  • 9. If there is a lot of oil left in your pan, dump some of it out. Add your red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wisk for all those little cooked on yummy bits (that's where a lot of your flavor will come from). Reduce it by about half, then add it to you Crock Pot.
  • 10. Set your Crock Pot on high and cook for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. You can leave it on low and it will keep going or, after 4 hours on high I usually turn it down and let it go another hour.
  • 11. Boursin Mashed Potatoes! In the last 45 min of cooking get a big pot of SALTY water boiling. Wash all of your potatoes well. Stab all over with a fork. DO NOT PEEL.
  • 12. Add potatoes to boiling water and cook until tender (falling off the fork when stabbed).
  • 13. Strain the potatoes really well.
  • 14. Put the milk and butter in the microwave and heat until milk is hot and butter is melted.
  • 15. Add the potatoes back to the pot and get out your electric mixer. Mix until most of the really big pieces are broken down.
  • 16. Add the milk/butter mixture a little bit at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  • 17. I like these specific potatoes a little lump because they really stand up to the pot roast.
  • 18. Add 4 OZ of Boursin at the last minute and stir in while potatoes are hot. Season to taste.
  • 19. Try to separate the pot roast into manage pieces, either take it out and cut it or just separate it in the Crock Pot.
  • 20. It should be tender enough that it just falls apart to the touch.
  • 21. I serve it up with a big scoop of potaotes in the center of the plates and put pot roast and veggies and gravy right on top. Garnish with some chopped green onion if you so desire. DEEEEEEEEEEELICIOUS =)

BEST-EVER MASHED POTATOES



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Our very favorite mashed potato recipe. A special ingredient, cream cheese, makes them extra creamy and oh-so delicious.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled (about 10 medium))
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature is best)
1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature is best)
3/4 cup whole milk
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Carefully add peeled potatoes.
  • Boil over high heat until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and drain potatoes in a colander. Put drained potatoes back in the pot and put back on the stove over low heat.
  • Add the cream cheese, butter, 1/2 cup of the milk, and a hefty pinch salt and pepper.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until they reach desired consistency. Taste and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon into a large bowl and top with a generous pat of butter. Serve.

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water, then reduce heat and simmer until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot over low heat to evaporate any excess moisture.
  • Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add butter, milk, and cream to the potatoes and stir until combined.
  • Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Serve the mashed potatoes immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They are creamy, fluffy, and full of flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily make this delicious dish at home. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying side dish, give these mashed potatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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