Mashed Potatoes And Gravy Recipe

Mike Garten

The one side dish everyone can agree on? Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. Not only are they easy to make, but they're also insanely delicious and only require a few basic ingredients. Learn how to make the best mashed potatoes and you'll be set with a recipe you'll want to make over and over. At its most basic, they couldn't be easier: Simply boil some potatoes, mash with milk or cream (non-dairy milk alternatives work too!), add butter or olive oil and a big pinch of salt. Few ingredients, few steps — but, we all know that this no-frills version tastes anything but basic. Heavenly, decadent, rich and velvety are just a few words we'd use to describe 'em.

Here, we're dishing out our favorite ways to prepare the smashed spuds, whether you're pulling out all the stops for Thanksgiving dinner or pulling together a simple weeknight meal. You won't be disappointed by our best creamy mashed potato recipes, including garlic mashed potatoes, spuds with cream cheese or sour cream, and, of course, cheesy potatoes!

Plus, we're mixing up the main vegetable — from parsnips to sweet potatoes to cauliflower — so you can sneak a few extra nutrients into everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side dish. We've also included a number of different cooking styles according to what you prefer, whether you like your mashed potatoes without milk or your mashed potatoes with heavy cream, we've got you covered. Do you prefer this epic side with skin or without? Any of these recipes can be adjusted according to what you love. The options are endless, and endlessly customizable!

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Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips

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Creamy One-Pot Garlic Creamy Mashed Potatoes

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Creamy Roasted Squash Puree

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Caper Gremolata

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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower

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Rosemary-Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Crispy Golden Smashed Potatoes

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Buttermilk-Boursin Mashed Potatoes

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Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Fennel

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Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Mash

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ina Garten (yes, the Barefoot Contessa) shared her recipe for silky smooth spuds and it's nothing short of delicious. There's a subtly-sweet garlic flavor that makes 'em extra amazing.

Get the recipe for Garlic Mashed Potatoes »

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Stuffed Parmesan Potatoes

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Mashed Potato Souffle With Cheese and Bacon

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Kale and Horseradish Potatoes

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Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

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Veggie Trio on Sweet Mash

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Slow-Cooker Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

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Horseradish–Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

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BBQ Beef and Mashed Potato Pie

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Homemade Marshmallow

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Slow-Cooked Mashed Potatoes

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Garlic and Sage Infused Mashed Potatoes

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Creamy One-Pot Mashed Potatoes

Forget about creating a mess of pots and pans with this simple recipe. A bundle of thyme sprigs added to the pot creates subtle fresh flavor.

Get the recipe from Woman's Day »

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Garlic and Rosemary-Infused Mashed Potatoes