Mashed Potatoes

Want a foolproof mashed potato recipe? This one has been vetted by America's Test Kitchen and yields perfect mashed potatoes, every time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Turn leftover mashed potatoes into a whole new dish. They can be used in a variety of soups and stews and only take a few minutes to make.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Great for large group meals during the holidays. The recipe makes small servings so feel free to increase the amount if you'd like more hearty portions.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This copycat from Red Lobster starts with basic mashed potatoes but adds both heavy cream and sour cream for an extra-creamy texture and uses white...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Instant mashed potatoes get an upgrade with cream cheese, sour cream, and herbs for a delicious mashed potato dish without all the work.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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Follow the Cheesecake Factory's lead and add a touch of horseradish in your mashed potatoes. The spicy bite along with creaminess from the gouda makes a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Boiled potatoes with sour cream, cream cheese, and butter topped with cheddar before a trip to the oven. The holy grail of mashed potatoes.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If you're looking for a mashed potato recipe that brings something unique to the table, these authentic Hungarian-style mashed potatoes are worth a try.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Turn these instant potatoes into a creamy, mashed potato haven with cream cheese and our favorite friend, butter.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Who knew potatoes could be so fancy? These gorgonzola mashed potatoes are all about turning the everyday into something extraordinary.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

If you love the creamy, garlicky mashed potatoes from Applebee's you're in luck. Make them at home with this copycat recipe with freshly roasted garlic.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Yes, you read right, there is chocolate in this recipe! Cooked potatoes are mixed with white chocolate made from cocoa butter, salt, hot sauce, and milk.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Trisha doesn't overcomplicate her mashed potatoes. Potatoes, milk, butter, and seasoning. Perfection doesn't have to be complex

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Forget everything you know about mashed potatoes! This is the only recipe you'll need from now on. Perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime of the year.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

You have to imagine that Oprah has eaten some of the best foods imaginable. So, these creamy horseradish mashed potatoes must be divine!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with French fried onions, mashed potatoes, cream cheese, onion, eggs, flour, salt and pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Don't settle for just reheating your leftover mashed potatoes, turn them into a loaded up casserole with bacon and cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

The night before Thanksgiving or other big family event, make this easy recipe for mashed potatoes. This is a great way to cut down on your cooking time during busy...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Creamy mashed potatoes are mixed with oven-roasted shallots to make an incredible potato side dish, perfect to accompany your favorite main dish.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Because even potatoes deserve to dress up. Whip up these baked spuds with cream cheese and watch them go from humble to haute cuisine.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

A mashed potato game changer. Not only are these potatoes loaded with cream cheese, but all sorts of baked potato style toppings like bacon and melty cheese are welcome...


Time:   30-60 minutes

For a side dish that stands out, try these roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The unique combination of roasted garlic's depth and the fresh herbal notes...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

These mashed cowboy 'taters with carrots and corn make one heck of a side dish. The only missing ingredient is the cowboy attitude, so these are best...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with potatoes, onion salt, sour cream or plain yogurt, butter, cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Classic comfort food combined with the ease of instant mashed potatoes. Ranch salad dressing provides flavor and butter and sour cream makes it as rich as made from scratch...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes