33 Recipes That Take Mashed Potatoes to a Whole New Level

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33 Recipes That Take Mashed Potatoes to a Whole New Level1/32 Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister-in-law, who is a dietitian, shared these buttermilk mashed potatoes with me. The garlic and buttermilk in these smooth mashed potatoes that are better for you than typical versions that include lots of butter. —Stephanie Bremson of Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 104 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 599mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2

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starch. Editor’s Tip: You get ready to chop potatoes for dinner and notice some unwelcome “eyes.” Immediately, you wonder, Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Check if can you eat a potato that is sprouting. 2/32 Colcannon 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Colcannon Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every Irish family has its own colcannon recipe, since it’s a classic potato and cabbage dish. My recipe comes from my father’s family in Ireland. It’s part of my St. Patrick’s Day menu, along with lamb

chops, carrots and soda bread

chops, carrots and soda bread. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 168 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 3/32 Cheese Smashed Potatoes 9 Reviews Cheese Smashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t like mashed potatoes? Try this slimmed-down dish with any entree. —Janet Homes, Surprise, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 161 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate

(3g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein

(3g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 4/32 Twice-Baked Potato Casserole 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Twice-Baked Potato Casserole Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon, this comforting casserole immediately makes guests feel at home. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 367 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 5/32 Sour Cream Potatoes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the great things about these creamy potatoes is they turn out even better if you make them a couple days ahead and bake them on the day you serve them till they’re golden brown on top.—Krista Smith Kliebensteain, Broomfield, Colorado 6/32 Loaded Smashed Taters 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can make an entire pot of smashed taters in the time it takes to bake a single potato! I like

to use baby Yukon Golds because the skins are very thin and easy to mash

to use baby Yukon Golds because the skins are very thin and easy to mash. Make this to your taste—sometimes I add in garlic and chives or sub shallots for the green onions. My husband loves these potatoes with steak, and even my 20-month-old daughter enjoys them! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois 7/32 Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes 96 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With five different dairy products, you know this make-ahead mashed potato casserole is

going to be super rich and, of course, delicious

going to be super rich and, of course, delicious. It gets even better topped with onions and bacon! —JoAnn Koerkenmeier, Damiansville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 354 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 8/32 Onion Mashed Potatoes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of having the same mashed potatoes, spice up your mashed potatoes with onions. They are so easy to make and compliment any

It’s divine comfort food

main dish.—Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon 9/32 Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rich & Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For special occasions (like my husband’s birthday dinners), I mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream and Parmesan. It’s divine comfort food. —Jo Ann Burrington, Osceola, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 199 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 10/32

If you’re looking for an alternative to mashed potatoes, try this dish

Potato Stuffing Casserole 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted this recipe from a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook, and it’s indicative of the fine German cooking found in this area. If you’re looking for an alternative to mashed potatoes, try this dish. —Elsa Kerschner, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 258 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 11/32 German-Style Mashed Potatoes 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min

They’re a fitting accompaniment to sausages like bratwurst

Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Comforting and filling, these tangy potatoes will warm up any meal, especially one with a German flair. They’re a fitting accompaniment to sausages like bratwurst. —Alena Horn, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 272 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. 12/32 Creamy Mushroom-Potato Bake 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The day I first made this, we’d invited a neighbor—a

bachelor farmer—over, and I wanted to fix something hearty

bachelor farmer—over, and I wanted to fix something hearty. It was a hit instantly. These days, our three sons enjoy it as a change from regular mashed potatoes. We’ve found that it’s best served with beef…either with or without gravy. —Kathy Smith, Granger, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 141 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 13/32 Creamy Mashed Potatoes 11 Reviews Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whenever I serve

this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean

this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and keep it warm in a slow cooker so I can focus on last-minute details. —Jill Thomas, Washington, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 185 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 318mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 14/32 Cheesy Mashed Potatoes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who has tasted these cheesy mashed potatoes asks how to

make them. Since this comforting casserole bakes at the same temperature as my chicken bundles, I get it started in the oven and pop in the entree a little later.—Brad Moritz, Limerick, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 328 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 633mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 15/32 Party Mashed Potatoes 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Party Potatoes Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These creamy, tasty potatoes can be made the

The garlic powder and chives add zip, and the shredded cheese adds color

day before and stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to pop them in the oven (I often do that). The garlic powder and chives add zip, and the shredded cheese adds color. —Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 207 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 16/32 Stilton, Bacon & Garlic Smashed Potatoes 1 Review TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bold, savory flavor from bacon, Stilton cheese and fresh garlic take mashed potatoes to

a whole new level

a whole new level. This side dish is so rich and satisfying, it could be eaten as an entree! —Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 292 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 17/32 Potato Pumpkin Mash 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ROBERT H HAGEN FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No more plain white mashed potatoes for us! I swirl fresh pumpkin into potatoes for a little extra holiday color. — Michelle Medley, Dallas,