When it comes to potato side dishes, it’s hard to beat mashed.

When the cooler months roll around, nothing beats the hearty flavors of this classic combination.

No matter how they’re served, potatoes are a particularly belovedsuppertime side.

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

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Just look at this list.

Want an irresistible side that’ll be the talk of the potluck?

Our creamy recipes will do the trick.

Southern Living Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese in a serving bowl

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These are deliciousand beautiful, wrote one five-star reviewer.

Harris even recommends swapping the sweet potatoes for more rutabagas to let them shine.

Fried mashed potatoes are guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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This recipe even uses refrigerated mashed potatoes to keep it simple and cut down on active time.

It’s like spooning a bit of nostalgia onto a your plate.

Gaines leaves the skin on her potatoes which just adds another layer of goodness to this recipe.

Rutabaga-sweet potato swirl in green casserole dish

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Just bring the potatoes to room temperature the day of and bake according to instructions.

you could make this comforting sideup to two days in advanceto help make your holiday at little less hectic.

Cheesy Potato Casserole

Sometimes we just need cheese and butter.

fried mashed potato balls

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Our side-dish casserole will warm your soul in the only way that mashed potatoes can.

This recipe is the ultimate, hearty side that will also make an impressive presentation on the holiday sideboard.

With a spread oftasty topping options, there is something for everyone.

Southern Living Homemade Mashed Potatoes in a bowl to serve

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Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole

This recipe takes your classic mashed potatoes to a whole new level.

We brown the butter in this recipe to really add to the richness of the dish.

Use a ricer instead of a masher for the smoothest results.

Joanna Gaines Mashed Potatoes

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Begin the recipe ahead of time by cooking the potatoes in advance and adding the remaining ingredients while reheating.

Creamy and flavored with maple syrup, these sweet potatoes have a nutty taste thanks to thebrowned butter.

Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, cheesy potatoes you’re able to make ahead of time?

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You’ll want to make these baked mashed potatoes for holidays, entertaining, and weeknights.

Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

Chunks of baked potatoes stud this creamy mashed potato casserole.

Add your favorite toppings like bacon,green onions, and lots of cheese.

Cheesy Potato Casserole

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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Using half potatoes and half cauliflower lowers the carbs in this classic side.

Flavored with garlic, salt, pepper, and buttermilk, this dish tastes like the real thing.

Choose similarly sized potatoes for even cooking.

Mashed Potato Bar

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Creamy Whipped Potato Casserole

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Southern Living Easiest Mashed Potatoes

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Southern Living Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Southern Living Cheesy Baked Mashed Potatoes

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Southern Living Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes in a bowl to serve, topped with butter and thyme leaves

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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

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