11 Rave-Worthy Mashed Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving

Mashed Potatoes with Fried Mushroom, Bacon, and Onion

Crispy fried mushrooms and smoky bacon make this creamy dish a winner. "A big hit with the family — these are definitely a nice change from plain mashed," says reviewer BARBIEL.

Creamy Yukon Mashed Potatoes

Goat cheese and fresh herbs give this easy dish an extra creamy and deliciously tangy element. With just six ingredients, you'll have tasty mashed potatoes on the table in no time.

Cowboy Mashed Potatoes

Ready to take traditional mashed potatoes up a notch? Try adding white corn, garlic, and carrots for a mouthwatering twist on the classic side dish. Hundreds of 5-star ratings speak to the hearty deliciousness of every bite.

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Buttermilk, bouillon powder, and plenty of butter ensure a deeply rich taste you'll want to experience over and over. Create a wonderfully wholesome dish that the entire family will love.

Uncle Dick's Mashed Potatoes

"I try to do as much advance preparation as I can for the time-consuming tradtional Thanksgiving dinner," says lutzflcat. "This is one that ranks right up there with the best mashed potatoes I've ever had, and it actually instructs you to refrigerate overnight."

Sally's Spinach Mashed Potatoes

Sour cream and spinach add a new spin in this silky dish that comes together in under an hour. A generous layer of Cheddar cheese blankets every spoonful with decadent goodness. Reviewers suggest adding garlic for deeper flavor.

Jalapeño Popper Mashed Potatoes

"This is so good!" raves home cook fuentemg. "I followed the recipe exactly and was NOT disappointed. The little chunks of jalapeño and green onion are fantastic. Will absolutely make it again!"

Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes

Chef John's decadent recipe features mascarpone and a hint of cayenne pepper that take simple mashed potatoes to the next level. Your Thansgiving guests will rave about this unique dish.

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Garlic lovers everywhere will appreciate this rich, appetizing Thanksgiving recipe. You'll never settle for plain mashed potatoes again.

Loaded Mash Potatoes

Chicken stock, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix make this mashed potato recipe one-of-a-kind. "I decided last minute to make supper for my family, shares Mosey. "This was my first time making mashed potatoes homemade and it was the best I've ever had!"

Suzy's Mashed Red Potatoes

Skin-on red potatoes and velvety butter are a match made in heaven in this delightfully creamy recipe. This is the perfect dish to master, then customize to your personal preference.

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