At first glance, you may think that mashed potatoes are just a simple and homey side dish, but it seems as if every home cook has their own spin on this classic recipe—from leav

For her Creamy No-Fail Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes, recipe developer Ann Taylor Pittman bakes the potatoes instead of boiling them, which reduces the water content and makes them drier from the start; this prevents gumminess later on.

Mashed potatoes are the star of any plate they are on, and these 17 recipes are proof. I cook potatoes regularly for dinner but I get the most cheers when I make mashed potatoes. Fluffy mashed potatoes can be flavored boldly with garlic and greens or minimally with butter and milk,

According to this chef, this is the best stuffed-potato recipe everyone should know how to make — a tasty and versatile side dish to pair with dinner.

For a dish with so few ingredients and two main techniques (boil and mash), there are a surprising number of ways to prepare mashed potatoes. Good mashed potatoes should be creamy and rich without being too heavy.

I am never able to make the right amount of mashed potatoes! We always have way too many leftover mashed potatoes! I lov

My favorite Thanksgiving shortcut I've found so far involves mashed potatoes: You can cook your spuds faster by steaming them. While mashed potatoes are easy to make and even easier to eat, they sure take a long time to cook.