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Mashed Potatoes

A Variety of Recipes for Mashed Potatoes

By , About.com Guide

Here are some of my favorite recipes for mashed potatoes, including fluffy mashed potatoes, garlic mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes with cheese, and many more.

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Make-Ahead Holiday Mashed PotatoesImage © Diana Rattray
Delicious boursin mashed potatoes make dinner preparation a snap. Make these mashed potatoes a day in advance then keep them hot in the slow cooker until serving time. Use your stand mixer to make preparation a little easier.

How to Make Mashed Potatoes

How to Make Mashed PotatoesImage © Diana Rattray
How to make mashed potatoes, a simple recipe and technique for delicious mashed potatoes, using a mixer on low speed or a hand-held potato masher.

Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy Mashed PotatoesImage © Diana Rattray
Use baking potatoes, or Russets, for best texture in these delicious basic mashed potatoes.

Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic

Smashed Red Potatoes With GarlicImage © Diana Rattray
The garlic adds flavor, but you can leave it out if you prefer, or add a little fresh chopped parsley and chives.

Cheddar and Green Onion Mashed Potatoes

Cheddar and Green Onion Mashed PotatoesImage © Diana Rattray
Potatoes are mashed with green onions and sharp Cheddar. These flavorful mashed potatoes are delicious with just about any meal.

Boursin and Parsley Mashed Potatoes

Boursin and Parsley Mashed PotatoesImage © Diana Rattray
These mashed potatoes get extra flavor from the boursin cheese with garlic and herbs. This recipe is easily doubled for a big dinner.

Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes

Garlic and Chive Mashed PotatoesImage © Diana Rattray
Feel free to add a little sour cream to these potatoes for extra flavor and richness.

Cheddar Potato Puff

Cheddar Potato PuffImage © Diana Rattray
This potato puff recipe makes a great holiday side dish, and it's a nice change from everyday mashed potatoes.

Mashed Potatoes and Rutabagas

Mashed Potatoes and RutabagasImage © Diana Rattray
Rutabaga, parsley, and a little nutmeg add flavor to these autumn mashed potatoes.

Holiday Potato Casserole

Rich mashed potatoes are baked in a casserole with cream cheese, Cheddar, and other ingredients.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes with garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese, along with low fat milk and seasonings.

Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Deluxe mashed potatoes, with cream cheese, sour cream, butter, Cheddar, and seasonings.

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