Mashed potatoes are a go-to side dish for many people. Instead of boring butter, there are many fun ingredients you can add to your mashed potatoes. You have to try the buffalo and blue cheese mashed potatoes!
Hazelnut Mashed Poatoes
For a nutty twist on your mashed potatoes, try these hazelnut mashed potatoes. Combine 1 and 1/2 pounds of potatoes with 1/2 cup hazelnut milk, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon hazelnut oil and salt and pepper to taste.
Mashed Potatoes With Shallots
These mashed potatoes are combined with sautéed shallots for a touch of flavor. Thinly slice onions and sauté in butter, then combine with potatoes, 3/4 cup of milk and 3 tablespoons of butter.
Buffalo Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes
These buffalo and blue cheese mashed potatoes sound amazing! We’re definitely going to try these. Combine mashed potatoes with 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce and 1 cup blue cheese crumbles. Yum!
French Onion Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are blended with 1/2 cup French onion dip, 1/2 cup of milk and 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese. Yum!
Garlic And Dill Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
These yummy mashed potatoes are made with potatoes and cauliflower for a healthier twist. Mashed cauliflower and potatoes are mixed with 6 cloves of garlic, olive oil, 1 stick of butter, 1 cup of almond milk, 1/4 cup chopped dill and salt and pepper to taste.
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Sometimes a simple addition of garlic and parmesan will spice up any bowl of mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes are blended with 1 cup parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 bunch of chives (chopped), 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tsp garlic powder and a dash of salt.
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Pumpkin Swirled Mashed Potatoes
Pumpkin anything sounds good. Regular mashed potatoes are mixed with a pumpkin mixture of 1 small baking pumpkin, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 sprigs of thyme and salt to taste. How beautiful!
Skins-On Mashed Potatoes
The skins of the potatoes carry all the nutrients and keeping them on not only adds color to your mashed potatoes, but a little crunch too. Simply make mashed potatoes as you normally would with skins left on with two cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup milk and 3 tablespoons of butter.
Red Curry Mashed Potatoes
Add a little spice to your favorite mashed potato side with this red curry mashed potatoes recipe. Combine mashed potatoes with 3 tablespoons red curry paste, 1/4 to 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of basil chiffonade, and salt and crushed black pepper to taste.
Roasted Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Thyme And Molasses
These creamy sweet potatoes are mixed together with olive oil, 6 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 8 sprigs of fresh thyme, 4 teaspoons molasses, a dash of salt and walnuts for garnish.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Bacon
Adding bacon to anything just makes it better and sweet potatoes are no different. These mashed sweet potatoes are simply mixed with 1/4 cup butter, salt to taste and sliced bacon.
Cheddar Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
Perfect for a fall side dish, these cheddar pumpkin mashed potatoes are blended with three whole garlic cloves, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary and a dash of salt.
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
The horseradish adds a lot of bite to this mashed potatoes recipe. Combine mashed potatoes with 1 tablespoon horseradish, 1/2 cup light sour cream, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and 2-3 teaspoons of garlic.
Bacon And Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Mmm bacon AND cheese make these mashed potatoes extra delicious. Add 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, five slices of cooked bacon and 1/2 cup milk to your mashed potatoes.
Mayonnaise Mashed Potatoes
Adding mayonnaise to your mashed potatoes will make them extra creamy! To your mashed potatoes add 6 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and a dash of salt.
Carrot Mashed Potatoes
While this recipe uses some potatoes, substituting carrots for a majority of the potatoes makes them a little less carb-loaded. These carrot mashed potatoes combine two potatoes, six cooked carrots, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon dried chives and salt and pepper to taste.
Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Just add cheese to your mashed potatoes for a perfect twist. Add 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/2 cup of milk. Of course, add more cheese on top too.
Brown Butter And Kale Mashed Potatoes
Adding kale may make these mashed potatoes a little healthier, just maybe. Combine 1 stick of butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large bunch of kale, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup heavy cream and salt and pepper with regular mashed potatoes.
Maple Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Add a splash of bourbon whiskey to your mashed potatoes for a flavorful twist. Mashed sweet potatoes are combined with 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey, zest of an orange, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom and salt to taste.
Cream Cheese, Bacon And Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Yum! Cream cheese, bacon AND sour cream flavored mashed potatoes?! Yes, please. Mashed potatoes are blended with 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup sour cream, 4 ounces cream cheese, 4 strips of cooked bacon, 1/4 cup butter and 3 tablespoons fresh dill.
Crock Pot Double Mashed Potatoes
The only thing better than mashed potatoes are double mashed potatoes. 1 and 3/4 pounds red potatoes are combined with 1 and 3/4 pounds sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup water, and 6 tablespoons of butter. Cook on low for six to eight hours. Then mash the potatoes and add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup whole milk, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and salt and pepper. Let cook for about 30 more minutes.
Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
There’s nothing better than classic creamy garlic mashed potatoes. Mashed red skin potatoes are combined with 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup milk, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons mascarpone, 3-4 tablespoons fresh chives, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 thyme sprig and salt and pepper to taste.
Fried Mashed Potato Balls
These mashed potato balls may even put mozzarella sticks to shame. To make these yummy fried mashed potato balls, roll 2 cups cold mashed potatoes into balls, roll in eggs and then in breadcrumbs. Freeze the balls for 10 to 15 minutes and heat in 1 inch of oil.