Mashed Potato Recipes

Basic mashed potatoes made with milk and butter are a classic, but mashed potatoes are also great with garlic, cheese, bacon, and more.

Staff Picks

Basic Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.52 stars
356
If you love good, old fashioned mashed potatoes this is the perfect recipe. Simple and delicious.
By Esmee Williams

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.61 stars
342
You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.
By Carol Evans

Loaded Mash Potatoes

Rating: 4.71 stars
10
Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Stock is combined with potatoes, low-fat sour cream and a low-sodium ranch mix and topped with turkey bacon. You won't miss any of the flavor in this healthier version of mashed potatoes.
By Melissa Goff
Sponsored By Swansons

Instant Pot® Leek Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 5 stars
4
A little something different from traditional mashed potatoes, for the Instant Pot®. The leeks add a very mild oniony flavor. Enjoy!
By Bren

Vegan Mashed Potatoes (Low-Fat)

Rating: 4.5 stars
1
I have recently gone vegan, which I love, but I missed one of my favorite things, mashed potatoes. I decided to create a simple vegan and soy-free recipe for the non-chef - me! So here it is - a nice base recipe if you are lactose intolerant (like my son) and/or vegan. Hope you like!
By vegeblonde

Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.8 stars
4
This is a simple, quick recipe that is a definite people-pleaser.
By CosmoMajor

Chantilly Potatoes

Rating: 4.89 stars
6
Baked chantilly mashed potatoes with a cheese topping. You can add a variety of cheeses, bacon, or chives. I use homemade mashed potatoes, but instant work just as well.
By Lorilee Perugini

Mashed Potatoes with Blue Cheese

Creamy mashed potatoes with the velvety flavor of blue cheese!
By soCalJRC74

Simple Instant Pot® Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 5 stars
1
This is an easy take on mashed potatoes. The potatoes pressure cook away while you focus on other things. This is a basic but tasty recipe; feel free to update with your own ingredients. You can peel the skins if you prefer. Once you mash it up, you can return insert back to the pot, reattach the lid, and place it on the Keep Warm function until you are ready to serve.
By FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.81 stars
629
This recipe will hopefully give you the proper techniques to turn out perfect mashed potatoes every time; always light, fluffy and lump-free.
By Chef John

Suzy's Mashed Red Potatoes

Rating: 4.65 stars
635
These are the best I've had! Red potato skins are full of flavor!
By B.T.

Jen's Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.84 stars
42
These potatoes are full of creamy sour cream, cream cheese, and buttery goodness contrasted with rich roast garlic. The texture is as delightful as the flavor combination.
By jenmannaz
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Inspiration and Ideas

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Slow Cooker Potatoes & Cauliflower

Slow Cooker Potatoes & Cauliflower
Rating: Unrated
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Roasted Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
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Clever Uses for Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Clever Uses for Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Secret Recipe

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Secret Recipe
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Day Before Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.6 stars
896

This recipe helps you plan ahead by allowing you to make your mashed potatoes in advance!

More Mashed Potato Recipes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.31 stars
157
These garlic mashed potatoes are rich and very tasty! For a creamier texture, use heavy cream in place of the milk. These are also terrific topped with green onions.
By LORNASCHMALZ

Suzy's Mashed Red Potatoes

Rating: 4.65 stars
623
These are the best I've had! Red potato skins are full of flavor!
By B.T.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole With Bacon

Rating: 4.66 stars
228
A slight twist to an old favorite, this cheesy recipe will surely set their mouths to watering. For a creamier casserole, use a potato masher and mash potatoes thoroughly.
By Tay

The Best Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.47 stars
299
This recipe is often requested during Thanksgiving. It's totally tasty and everyone will rave! For a variation, serve in a casserole dish, and refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and butter over potatoes and reheat in the oven.
By Christina C

Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.46 stars
16
This is like the best parts of a loaded baked potato and traditional mashed potatoes all rolled into one. For extra fun, take your leftovers, add some milk or cream, reheat, and you've got a kickin' loaded potato soup!
By Jaime Lee C.

Red Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.32 stars
561
These red-skinned mashed potatoes are just the creamiest. They are always a hit with company. Just a warning: they are addictive!
By Shawnah

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.58 stars
298
Russet potatoes are blended with roasted garlic, butter and milk. This recipe is a standard.
By Kathleen Burton

Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.62 stars
79
Mashed potatoes can be made almost completely ahead. Do nearly everything - boil, peel and mash; stir in milk and salt - up to two days ahead. Before serving, reheat. Adding butter at the last minute makes them taste freshly mashed.
By Ben S.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.65 stars
1222
These are melt in your mouth mashed potatoes, and what could be better than potatoes in the slow cooker?
By BWAYE

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Secret Recipe

Rating: 4.6 stars
1301
This is my secret recipe for Garlic Mashed potatoes, reverse engineered from a certain Italian restaurant. This recipe for 100 servings, I usually cut it down to 10 servings (1 5lb bag of potatoes). I guarantee that these are the best potatoes you've ever tasted.
By AUSTAD

Baked Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.62 stars
253
Mashed potatoes that are lighter and fluffier. Cream cheese gives them a richer flavor. Can be made ahead of time!
By Nancy F.

Skin-on Savory Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.58 stars
88
This is a version of Mashed Potatoes that my husband actually likes. You can use any type of potatoes and change the amounts of butter, sour cream, and milk to your taste. I like it with russets myself.
By Moonharehayashi

Sally's Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.68 stars
383
This was one of my mother's best recipes. It is very quick, easy and delicious. A good way for the little ones to eat their spinach!
By Gail Kane

Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.74 stars
15
A baked version of the favorite twice baked taters everyone loves. I also add in chopped onion and a bit of diced garlic sometimes, too. Great with ribs, chicken, or beef dishes.
By Kimber E

Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.36 stars
133
Velvety mashed potatoes made with sour cream and chives! Scallions also work well if you do not have chives on hand.
By Lauren

Holiday ONLY Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.48 stars
121
These mashed potatoes are too fattening to have on a regular basis. I only make these on holidays, and everyone wonders what's in them that's makes them so rich...
By Saltair4

Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes from Swanson®

Rating: 4.38 stars
72
The secret to making these potatoes extra-flavorful is cooking them in chicken broth. They're mashed until perfectly smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of butter and cream to make a savory side everyone will enjoy.
By Campbell's Kitchen
Sponsored By Swansons

Amazing Whipped Potatoes

Rating: 4.7 stars
14
These potatoes are a perfect complement to ANY meal. I add a bit of room-temperature cream cheese and a tablespoon of sour cream without telling the family. They turn out perfect, fluffy, and very tasty.
By AmyBoul

14 Ways to Use Instant Mashed Potatoes

By Hayley Sugg

Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.44 stars
50
Not only is this a delicious alternative to regular mashed potato recipes, but it's a very user-friendly way to serve your potato side dish. They're really decadent: not too rich, but just rich enough, and perfect for any special occasion.
By Chef John

Garlic Potatoes

Rating: 4.33 stars
33
Yummy and easy to make garlic potatoes will make them come back for seconds.
By yummymummy86

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 5 stars
1
Extra creamy buttermilk mashed potatoes bursting with flavor. No need to add gravy!
By J

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.2 stars
62
These potatoes are slightly green, slightly spicy, and beautifully fragrant with roasted garlic. Good compliment to meat and fish cooked with ginger - soy marinades. The leftovers make great potato pancakes!
By Heather

Jen's Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Rating: 4.84 stars
36
These potatoes are full of creamy sour cream, cream cheese, and buttery goodness contrasted with rich roast garlic. The texture is as delightful as the flavor combination.
By jenmannaz
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