Whether it’s the holiday season and you’re in charge of the most timeless side, or you need something to go with your sunday roast, knowing how to mash a potato will take you far. It’s daunting to sift through all the tips and tricks, don’t get overwhelmed.
Below are our eight favorite recipes from across the world wide web, to help you avoid catastrophe.
1. Ali’s Best Mashed Potato Recipe for Gimme Some Oven
Ali understands what it takes to create the fan favorite side. Decadent, creamy and dreamy. The easiest ticket to making sure you’re the star of the show. You won’t want miss out on these.
Check out the full recipe here!
2. Chef John’s Perfect Mashed Potatoes for All Recipes
These perfectly flavorful potatoes are a must have for your next holiday potluck. These warm and cozy potatoes don’t skimp on any of the classics fan favorite flavors. Easily the best dressed at the event.
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3. Dana’s Perfect Mashed Potatoes for The Kitchn
You really can’t go wrong with the classics. And this is the classic. No better creamy, gravy covered treat. Dana’s recipe is the base to beat – learn this and you’ll never need to reference a recipe again.
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4. Adam & Joann’s Perfect Mashed Potatoes for Inspired Taste
Not all potatoes are created equal! And why should they be – when these are hearty and have a more robust flavor than your average russett. An incredible use of those cute, little red potatoes to change up your typical procedures.
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5. J. Kenji Lopez’s Ultra-Fluffy Mashed Potatoes for Serious Eats
These are my go to for dinner parties in the colder months. They’re comforting and delicious, and not so heavy you feel like you can’t move after a serving. A very well earned title, for a very fluffy potato.
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6. Kristine’s Best Mashed Potatoes for Kristine’s Kitchen Blog
There is not a single thing not to love about these – from flavor to texture.
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7. Claire’s Smooth & Creamy Mashed Potatoes for NYT Cooking
Another well earned title. A no fail recipe to keep around. This is one of those recipes that you learn once and build into your own over the years. They’ll become a sunday night staple to dress to your liking and alter to you preferences with no time.
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8. Diane’s Classic Mashed Potatoes for Food52
Incredible outcome every time, a no fail. The best to reference when you can’t be bothered to brainstorm, source, cook, plate and deliver. Whether that’s for your in laws next big bash, or to eat alone in front of a movie.