From ultra-creamy classics to cheesy, loaded and flavour-packed variations, these mashed potato recipes are perfect for any occasion.
You really don’t need to scroll through 100 slightly different versions of mashed potatoes to find one worth making. After more than a decade of developing comfort food recipes, I’ve made a lot of mash – and these are the recipes I always recommend first.
Each one brings something different to the table, whether you’re after the perfect side for Thanksgiving, something special for a roast dinner, or just a ridiculously good bowl of mash to go alongside dinner. I’ve also picked up plenty of tricks over the years for making mashed potatoes extra creamy, properly seasoned and full of flavour, so you’ll find all of my best tips along the way too.
1. Extra Creamy Mashed Potatoes
If you’re after classic mashed potatoes done properly, this is the place to start. They’re ridiculously smooth and creamy without being or stodgy, and it’s the recipe I come back to whenever I just want really, really good mash.
2. Mashed Potato Gratin
This is one of my most viral recipes, and it’s easy to understand why. Cheesy, creamy mashed potatoes topped with a crispy garlic parmesan gratin, then baked to perfection. It’s a complete show stopper!
3. Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Boursin cheese and mashed potatoes are a love story the world needs to know about. The Boursin melts into the mash and adds a ridiculous amount of flavour, without the need for a long list of other ingredients.
4. Cheesy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
For when regular mash simply isn’t going to cut it. Roasting the garlic first makes it gorgeously sweet and mellow, then plenty of cheese turns the whole thing into a seriously indulgent bowl of mash.
5. Mustard Mashed Potatoes
This is one of those sides that can completely transform a dinner without requiring much effort. The mustard cuts through all that buttery richness and adds just enough punch to make it particularly good alongside sausages, beef and anything involving gravy.
6. Rustic Skin On Mashed Potatoes
Not all mashed potatoes need to be perfectly smooth. Leaving the skins on gives these a more rustic texture and a little extra flavour, making them ideal when you want something hearty, unfussy and a bit more substantial.
7. Sour Cream and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Sour cream and chives are such a simple addition, but they completely change the personality of a bowl of mash. You get a subtle tang from the sour cream, loads of freshness from the chives and a mash that feels special.
8. Roasted Garlic Sweet Potato Mash
And finally, something a little different. Sweet potatoes already bring loads of natural sweetness, so I love balancing that with mellow roasted garlic to make a mash that’s savoury enough to sit comfortably alongside everything else on the plate.
And there we have it! A collection of the most delicious mashed potato recipes. If you loved this Roundup be sure to Pin it for later! Made any of the recipes? Let me know how you got on in the comments.
