As good as simple, plain mashed potatoes are, certain additions can make them even better. Here are some mashed potato variations – start with my mashed potato recipe and then add/substitute ingredients as below.
Cheesy mashed potatoes | Stir ¼ to ½ c grated cheese into mashed potatoes and stir until mostly melted. |
Garlic mashed potatoes | Add 4 cloves garlic in one of three ways:
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Herb mashed potatoes | Stir ¼ to ½ c minced fresh herbs (parsley, sage, tarragon, thyme…) into mashed potatoes. |
Olive oil mashed potatoes | Replace butter with olive oil for a slightly fruity flavor. |
Pesto mashed potatoes | Stir several T pesto into mashed potatoes. |
Rosemary mashed potatoes | Stir in 3 T minced fresh rosemary. |
Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes | Top mashed potatoes with a dollop of sour cream and a few T of minced chives. |
Other additions and toppings |
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