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Must-Try Mashed Potato Recipes

By: Lauren Tom Cerone

August 05, 2021

From holiday get-togethers to comforting family dinners, mashed potatoes are always a welcome addition to the table. So we’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to make them, including the classic version (mashed simply with milk, butter, salt and pepper), plenty of cheese-and-herb topped takes — and even a few recipes that feature a mix of other root vegetables.

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The Best Mashed Potatoes

This is our go-to recipe for classic mashed potatoes, made with plenty of butter and cream. To make them fluffy and flavorful, be sure to simmer them slowly and add plenty of salt to the cooking water. And don't skip the step of steaming the excess water off; leaving too much moisture in the potatoes causes them to be loose and gluey.

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Cheddar-Dill Mashed Potatoes

Banish boring spuds! All you need is some savory Cheddar and fresh dill to give them a whole new twist.

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Smokey Spicy Mashed Potatoes

We love how simple it is to upgrade mashed potatoes. All you need is a good add-in and you've got a completely new side dish. Here, we go with chipotle peppers in adobo for a savory, smoky flavor.

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