Top 10 Mashed Potato Recipes

No side dish is as comforting and delicious as a heaping bowl of mashed potatoes. While the standard recipe calls for just milk, butter and salt, there are many others that incorporate mix-ins like herbs, spices, vegetables and cheese. At your next holiday meal (or really, any old night of the week), try one of these mashed potato recipes with a little extra kick.

Mashed Potatoes with Creamy Mushroom Gravy
Mushrooms, beef gravy and sour cream are a dream when they're ladled over warm, whipped potatoes.

Smashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Cumin, chili powder and ginger meld with maple syrup for a side dish with some satisfyingly sweet heat.

Creamy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
These spuds have a bitter bite thanks to the addition of horseradish, the condiment extracted by grating the root of the same-named plant.

Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes
Three whole garlic cloves would be enough of a flavoring agent for this dish (shown above), but Curtis Stone rounds out the palette with thyme, parsley and black pepper.

Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar and Chives
Extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream and cream cheese make these tubers ultra rich. Not enough for you? This recipe tops them off with crumbled cooked bacon and even more Cheddar.

Skinny Mashed Potatoes
Cream-free mashed potatoes stay smooth and svelte with the help of hearty chicken broth.

Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash
Wish you could trick your kids (or yourself) to eat more veggies? Mashed broccoli crowns add rich nutrients and make these potatoes much more filling.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk
A splash of coconut milk and a pinch of fresh ginger bring a dash of island deliciousness to these sweet 'taters.

Mashed Roots with Buttermilk & Chives
Celery root and rutabega add texture to these mashed potatoes which have a rich, tangy flavor thanks to the addition of buttermilk.

Best Mashed Potatoes
In the end, if you think simple is "best," this original recipe will hit the spot.