21 Ways to Make This Year’s Mashed Potatoes the Best
If you’re picturing your Thanksgiving table and filling out your Thanksgiving checklist, chances are you’re looking for great mashed potato recipes to consider making alongside a killer stuffing and green bean casserole. Below you’ll find all the options you need. There are make-ahead mashed potatoes, extra-creamy, buttery mashed potatoes, and mashed potatoes with a little something extra in the mix. Who said potatoes can’t be full of flavor? Find that ricer and scroll down to pick your winner.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone1/21Our Favorite Mashed Potatoes
What's the secret to the very best mashed potato recipe? Epicurious staffers did a taste test, and most preferred the silky texture and buttery flavor of Yukon Golds over classic russets. And yes, you do need to use a potato ricer or food mill.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich3/21Mashed Potatoes and Leeks With Thyme
Your whole Thanksgiving effort will be easier if you add make-ahead sides to your Thanksgiving spreadsheet, like these easily-rewarmed mashed potatoes, which appear in our ’90s Thanksgiving menu.
Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh4/21Twice-Baked Potatoes With Cheddar and Garlic
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich9/21Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Make these on Tuesday and rewarm gently on Thursday with a little extra dairy. Just keep the heat at medium-low to prevent scorching as you juggle all of your other Thanksgiving side dishes.
Chris Gentile13/21Golden Colcannon Pie
A sliceable version of the classic Irish combination of mashed potatoes and cabbage.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman16/21Ultra-Creamy Mashed Potatoes
These mashers don't need a drizzle of gravy, but don't let that stop you.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell17/21Cabbage Potato Pie
Creamy mashed potatoes get jazzed up with crispy bits of bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, then wrapped in Savoy cabbage leaves before roasting in the oven. Essentially, we're talking comfort food by the skillet.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Billingskog19/21Vegan Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil takes the place of cream and butter in these luxuriously creamy and golden mashed potatoes. And if you're looking for more test-kitchen approved options for a vegan Thanksgiving, we've got those, too.
