11 Flavourful Mashed Potato Recipes

Sweet Potato Mash With Pecan Streusel

Sweet potatoes are a well-known superfood and an excellent addition to any holiday dinner. This dish can be assembled a day in advance. Just sprinkle it with streusel at the last minute and pop it into the oven.

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Crunchy Parmesan-Topped Double Potato Mash

If you're making this recipe ahead of time, choose a large shallow ovenproof dish, which will decrease the time needed to warm it in the oven while the turkey is resting.

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Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Take mashed potatoes (a favourite comfort food) to soaring new heights with the simple addition of goat cheese and garlic. You might want to make a double batch for a crowd – it will fly off the table.

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Parsnip and Potato Puree

Looking for a change from plain old mashed potatoes? Spruce up your holiday table with this seasonal side dish. Buttermilk and Dijon mustard add pleasant tang and creamy texture (without the addition of cream). To avoid a gluey purée, do not overmix. Fresh chives add a festive hit of colour.

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Roasted Garlic Potato and Turnip Mash

Slightly sweet and peppery turnips hold their own in this extra-creamy mash, adding a welcome hit of flavour to the classic comforting side. Make it ahead and simply pop the dish in the oven to reheat before your meal.

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Mashed Potatoes with Thyme & Caramelized Onions

The thyme and caramelized onions add the perfect twist to these fluffy mashed potatoes.

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Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

Add a cheesy twist to a classic dish.

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Country-style Mashed Potatoes

This is a rustic side dish. Notes of lemon and basil add tartness, which pairs well with the rich pot roast.

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Chive Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Goat cheese adds a subtle tangy creaminess to mashed potatoes, but you can substitute one package (250 g) cream cheese.

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Chive & Parsley Mashed Potatoes

Make-ahead mashed potatoes eliminates the mess of last-minute peeling and a crowded stove top.

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Creamiest Champ Mashed Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes are a must for any feast, and these spuds may just be the mashed potatoes of our dreams. 

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