Comforting, creamy, and versatile, potluck mashed potatoes are a must-have side dish for any gathering. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or a casual get-together, this classic dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking techniques, you can create a delicious pot of mashed potatoes that will be the star of the show. From creamy and smooth to chunky and rustic, there are endless variations on this timeless recipe. Whether you prefer traditional mashed potatoes with butter and milk or something a little more adventurous, such as garlic mashed potatoes or mashed potatoes with roasted red peppers, there's a recipe out there to suit every taste.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DAY BEFORE MASHED POTATOES
This recipe helps you plan ahead by allowing you to make your mashed potatoes in advance!
Provided by ERIN DAUGHENBAUGH
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes
Time 8h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash until smooth. Mix in the cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder, salt, pepper and butter. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Spread potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 43.7 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 404 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
A MOUNTAIN OF MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
Creamy mashed potatoes for 12 lucky people. Make ahead if desired, or bake right away. Whichever you choose, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next potluck.
Provided by TGirl
Categories Potato
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes in large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Drain potatoes, place in large bowl, and mash with sour cream, cream cheese, onions, salt, and 4 tablespoons of butter, stirring until butter and cream cheese have melted.
- Spread potatoes into greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
- Melt remaining butter and drizzle over potatoes.
- Sprinkle with paprika, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use (you can bake these right away, of course).
- Refrigerated potatoes need to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- Cover with tin foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes.
BASIC MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Put 2 pounds whole unpeeled russet or Yukon gold potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water; add 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Bring to a simmer (do not boil) and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes, then peel and return to the pan; add 1 cup hot milk and 1/2 to 1 stick room-temperature unsalted butter. Mash with a potato masher or fork. Season with salt and pepper.
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.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Generously salt the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat to medium and gently simmer until the potatoes are completely tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes well and return them to the pot. Place the pot over low heat and let any residual water steam off, about 2 minutes. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher. Fold in the butter with a spatula until melted, and then fold in the cream. Season with salt and pepper.
CREAMY MASHED POTATOES
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and cut into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place into a 4-quart saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Cover, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove the lid, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the potatoes can easily be crushed with a pair of tongs, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- Put the cream, butter, salt and pepper into the now empty 4-quart saucepan and place back over the heat until the butter has melted. Remove from the heat and set a food mill fitted with the smallest die, on top of the pot. Add 1 cup of potatoes at a time to the mill. Once all of the potatoes have passed through the mill, stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve immediately.
POTLUCK POTATOES - SLOW COOKER
Meat, cheese and potatoes all in one pot....a hungry mans dream :) You can add corn or veggies if you wish.
Provided by Tytan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 3-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown the ground beef and onions on a skillet while making the mashed potatoes as you normally would.
- In a slow cooker mix the chicken soup and sour cream. Mix in the mashed potatoes, stir. Add the ground beef and onions, stir. Add the melted butter, stir and let sit in the slow cooker for about 15 minutes. Once hot, add the grated cheese and stir. You can add as much as you like. Let melt and put the slow cooker on low. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1097.8, Fat 63.5, SaturatedFat 32.8, Cholesterol 195.3, Sodium 953.2, Carbohydrate 88.4, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 45.1
SINFULLY DELISH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
Make and share this Sinfully Delish Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Quarter the potatoes (we leave the skin on) and put into a large pot of salted water.
- Add the 8 cloves of peeled garlic.
- Boil until tender.
- Drain and add the sour cream, butter and cream cheese to the pot and mash with a potato masher, for best texture do not use a mixer.
- Spread mixture into an oven proof casserole dish (about 9X13)and garnish as desired.
- Bake uncovered in a 325 degree oven for 15 minutes or until the top has browned to your satisfaction.
- For faster results, skip baking and place under broiler for a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.9, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 77.3, Sodium 223.7, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.8
MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES
Remember whipping up potatoes at the last minute before holiday meals? Never again! These are the most delicious mashed spuds we've ever tasted - but best of all, you can make them the day before the feast.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in butter, seasonings and, if desired, chives. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Microwave, uncovered, on high 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in milk. Microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
POTLUCK POTATOES
Finding recipe to please all at a potluck is sometime hard to do but this recipe is a favorite for all. They are so full of flavor and will disappear fast.-Jane Carlovsky, Sebring, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the unpeeled potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; cook until tender but firm. Drain; cut potatoes into 1-in. cubes. Transfer to an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Add pimientos, onion, garlic salt and onion salt; toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bread cubes; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bread is toasted.
Nutrition Facts :
POTLUCK POTATOES
I got this recipe from a group of Ministers' wives in Idaho about 15 years ago. My friends have me make it for their families all the time.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Put mixture in a greased 13 x 9 pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour.
SLOW-COOKER LOADED MASHED POTATOES
Every year my Mom made cream cheese mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving. I tailored the recipe to my family's taste and carried on the tradition. I make them a day ahead and use my slow cooker to free up oven space for other dishes. -Ann Nolte, Tampa, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven, adding water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash with cream cheese, sour cream, butter and milk. Stir in bacon, cheeses, onions and seasonings. Cover; refrigerate overnight., Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 36g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
ULTIMATE MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Who doesn't love potatoes? I mean, come on. Fry 'em, dice 'em, slice 'em, or bake 'em, there's nothing better than a well-seasoned iteration of a potato. This time, we're mashing 'em. And not only are we mashing them, we're loading 'em up with all sorts of tantalizing flavors to give you, what we proudly call, the Ultimate Mashed Potato. It's an experience, trust us.
Provided by Jody Tixier
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- On a cutting board, peel the potatoes. Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water after peeling to avoid discoloration.
- Cut the potatoes into 1-inch (2 cm) cubes.
- Add the potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk, heavy cream, and garlic to a simmer over low heat.
- Remove the pot from the heat and strain the cream through a fine mesh sieve.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and transfer back to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, potato ricer, or by pushing through a fine mesh sieve with a spatula.
- Add the cubed cold butter and salt. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add the cream mixture to the potatoes, little by little, until fully incorporated.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle with chives and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams
POTLUCK POTATO CASSEROLE
After trying plenty of hash brown casserole recipes, I finally discovered the perfect mixture on my own! I always make this for any potluck I go to, and it's ALWAYS the first thing to be eaten! From dinner parties to football game gatherings, you won't be disappointed.
Provided by bayard-clark
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Potato Casserole
Time 1h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Mix Cheddar cheese, potato soup, sour cream, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Fold potatoes into the mixture; pour prepared casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is golden brown, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 50.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 567.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
LIGHT AND FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: russet potato, cold water, kosher salt, unsalted butter, heavy cream, whole milk, freshly ground black pepper, fresh chives
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Sides
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes longer.
- Drain the potatoes and press through a potato ricer into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the butter, cream, and milk in a small pot over low heat until simmering.
- Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chives, if desired.
- Note: A potato ricer gives these potatoes a super fluffy texture, but you can use a hand masher if you don't own one.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Use Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes: These varieties are best for mashed potatoes because they have a high starch content, which makes them fluffy and creamy.
- Peel the potatoes before boiling: This will help the potatoes cook evenly and prevent the skins from getting tough.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water: The salt will help to flavor the potatoes and prevent them from becoming bland.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly: This will help to remove excess water and prevent the potatoes from becoming watery.
- Mash the potatoes while they are still hot: This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- Use a potato ricer or food mill to achieve an extra-smooth texture: These tools will help to remove any lumps from the potatoes.
- Add milk, butter, and seasonings to taste: The amount of milk and butter you add will depend on your desired consistency and flavor.
- Serve the mashed potatoes immediately: Mashed potatoes are best when they are served fresh and hot.
Conclusion:
Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you like them simple or loaded with toppings, mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give mashed potatoes a try!
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