Mashed potatoes have the potential to truly transform with a variety of delicious mix-ins. Experiment with cheeses, garlic, herbs, onions, cauliflower, cured meat and sauces to discover your dream mashed potato dish. Try mixing and matching these ingredients to elevate your homemade mashed potato recipe.
Vegetables: Roasted garlic, raw garlic, green onion, shallots, caramelized onions, horseradish root, cauliflower.
Herbs: Chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, dill.
Spices: White pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoning salt, paprika, mustard powder, cajun seasoning, cumin.
Cheeses: Parmesan, gruyere, goat cheese, blue cheese, feta, smoked gouda.
Sauces & liquids: Buttermilk, sour cream, creamed horseradish, browned butter, creme fraiche, chicken or beef stock, Dijon mustard.
Meats: Bacon, pancetta, prosciutto.
You can also use mashed potatoes to make entirely new dishes like a simple potato gnocchi or a sweet potato version drizzled with brown butter honey sauce. Bake your potatoes instead of boiling for decadent twice baked duchess potatoes or slow cook them alongside cauliflower for a lighter version.