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    Thanksgiving Mashed Potato Recipes

    Published: Nov 17, 2021 · Modified: Nov 17, 2021 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    While you can't be the classic taste of mashed potatoes, some of the easy recipes for Thanksgiving I'm sharing today are a twist on the traditional recipe we all love. Here is a list of Thanksgiving Mashed Potato Recipes that would be a perfect addition to your turkey meal and celebration.

    bowl of mashed potatoes.

    It wouldn't be Thanskgiving without mashed potatoes on the side of your plate, right? It's one of my favorite side dishes.

    This recipe collection for Thanksgiving Mashed Potato Recipes was inspired by my Company Mashed Potatoes Recipe. That includes cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream...I think you get where I'm going. It's a fancier version of traditional mashed potatoes and it's really, really good.

    A few of them are also the perfect Thanksgiving Make Ahead Side Dish...which is always a plus in my book!

    Table of Contents
    • What are the Best Potatoes for Mashing?
    • How can I make my Mashed Potatoes Better?
    • Helpful Kitchen Tools
    • Storage and Reheating Tips
    • Top Recipe Tip
    • Thanksgiving Mashed Potato Recipes

    What are the Best Potatoes for Mashing?

    The answer to this question is not that easy. Everyone has their preference! According to Bonappetit's website, they say the rich texture from Yukon Gold potatoes makes the creamiest mashed potatoes.

    I like to use russet potatoes which are a high-starch potatoes. They always produce a fluffy potatoes for me.

    How can I make my Mashed Potatoes Better?

    There are a few ways to make mashed potatoes better:

    • Milk - adds richness to the potatoes.
    • Heavy Cream - for Thanksgiving or special occasions, I like to use a combination of milk and heavy cream.
    • Butter - this goes without saying that butter not only makes everything taste better, but it really does add flavor to the potatoes.
    • Salt - you really do need to season the potatoes. Wait until after their cooked and mashed to add it. Taste the potatoes as well. Start with a little and then after tasting, add more if needed.
    • Sour Cream - not only does it go on top of a baked potato, but it's great in whipped mashed potatoes.
    • Cream Cheese - I love adding cream cheese. The first time I tried it, I was skeptical, but it really adds a richness to the potatoes.

    Try my Company Mashed Potatoes Recipe where I use all of the above ingredients to make the best Thanksgiving potatoes ever!

    Helpful Kitchen Tools

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    Storage and Reheating Tips

    • Store any leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
    • Most mashed potato recipes can be reheated either in the microwave or in an oven.
    • These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

    Top Recipe Tip

    Never use a food processor to mash the potatoes.

    Tried any of my recipes? Let me know in the comments!

    a collection of mashed potato recipes. this Recipe

    Thanksgiving Mashed Potato Recipes

    Photo Credit: www.culinaryhill.com

    The Best Mashed Potatoes

    The Best Mashed Potatoes in the world are just 3 ingredients (plus salt and pepper) and so simple, they barely even need a recipe.

    Photo Credit: cafedelites.com

    Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan

    Browned Butter Mashed Potatoes are in a realm of their own with irresistible garlic and parmesan flavours.

    Photo Credit: cookieandkate.com

    Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    Finely chopped fresh parsley and green onion combined with some sour cream and butter make for an incredible savory mashed sweet potatoes.

    Photo Credit: spicysouthernkitchen.com

    Bacon-Green Onion Mashed Potatoes

    Bacon-Green Onion Mashed Potatoes are wonderfully creamy and buttery with extra flavor from crumbled bacon and green onions.

    Photo Credit: www.littlebroken.com

    Small Batch Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe

    Our small-batch red skin mashed potatoes serves 4-5 people. They’re made with butter, milk, and cream cheese. So creamy and easy to make!

    Photo Credit: www.yellowblissroad.com

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Cheesy Mashed Potatoes are fluffy and creamy and loaded with 3 kinds of cheese.

    Photo Credit: www.howsweeteats.com

    French Onion Mashed Potatoes.

    These french onion mashed potatoes are a fun twist for the holidays. Caramelized onions, gruyere cheese and potatoes are the key ingredients.

    Photo Credit: natashaskitchen.com

    Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

    This creamy casserole is loaded withv mashed potatoes, cheese, and bacon.

    Photo Credit: zestyolive.com

    Bourbon Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    The cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and bourbon make for a unique blend give this traditional holiday favorite a new twist.

    Photo Credit: www.simplystacie.net

    Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Kale & Herbs

    The Olive Oil, Kale, and Herbs help to create a great comfort food for your Thanksgiving talbe.

    Photo Credit: pipandebby.com

    Feta Cheese Mashed Potatoes Recipe

    Adding feta cheese allows you to change up the flavors of this traditional side dish.

    Photo Credit: www.saltandlavender.com

    Bacon Ranch Mashed Potatoes

    Yukon Gold Potatoes, bacon, butter, scallions and cream. Who can say "no" to that?

    Photo Credit: www.lifeasastrawberry.com

    Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes

    The smoked gouda makes for the perfect side dish.

    Photo Credit: thehealthyepicurean.com

    Rustic Yukon Mashed Potatoes

    Coarse salt and chives make this rustic recipe the ideal side

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