More Mashed Potatoes, Please!

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, that bowl of delicious mashed potatoes is so close we can almost taste it.

Mashed potatoes have long been a staple of the Thanksgiving "diet" alongside turkey, stuffing and maybe some veggies. We still love the classic preparation with butter, cream, salt & pepper, but the dish has come a long way since then as clever chefs have added their modern spins.

So, when you get the call to bring mashed potatoes to a Thanksgiving meal, or any meal, make one of these recipes and you'll be the star of the show. Using the FoodPair search engine, we found our 6 favorite mashed potato recipes. Give one (or all) a try today!

Perfect Mashed Potatoes
We start with the classic, and still perfect recipe.
Ingredients in this recipe: butter, cream, salt, black pepper, milk, Yukon Gold potatoes


Garlic-Smashed Potatoes
Adding garlic enhances flavor, and smashing potatoes is fun.
Ingredients in this recipe: garlic, olive oil, butter, sour cream, chive, Yukon Gold potatoes

Sour Cream-Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
For the next level, add sour cream & horseradish for tang and spice.
Ingredients in this recipe: sour cream, chive, horseradish, salt, Perfect Mashed Potatoes (see above)

Caramelized Shallot & Sage Mashed Potatoes
Shallots and sage add great flavor and sweetness.
Ingredients in this recipe: olive oil, shallot, sugar, sage, salt, white balsamic vinegar, Perfect Mashed Potatoes (see above)

Saffron-Corn Mashed Potatoes
Saffron and corn add exotic flavor & color to the classic mashed potatoes.
Ingredients in this recipe: garlic, olive oil, corn, onion, saffron, salt, milk, Perfect Mashed Potatoes (see above)

Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese & Fresh Sage
Nearly everything is better with cheese, including mashed potatoes!
Ingredients in this recipe: goat cheese, butter, sage, milk, Yukon Gold potatoes

Let’s get cooking (and eating)!

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