1. Posted by on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 2:19 pm PST

For the best mashed potatoes ever, in my opinion (I usually just make these for special occasions as they are rich and full of calories) use ranch dressing instead of milk and mix to a consistency you like.(I use the mix you add buttermilk to, the milk recipe just is not as good) Add several chopped or sliced green onions,and some crispy crumbled bacon to taste. After you mix that all up add some grated cheddar cheese and mix as little as possible to distribute the cheese throughout, but not enough so the cheese all melts into the potatoes. I started out making twice baked potatoes that way, but then got lazy and just decided to make mashed potatoes with the same ingredients. Or you can mix the ranch dressing into the potatoes, then add either nothing else, some of my ingredients, or whatever sounds good to you! (I also make my deviled eggs the same way) I prefer my mashed potatoes on the "loose" side so if you think you've got enough ranch dressing for flavor, or you don't want them any richer, then just add plain milk or buttermilk to thin. My husband, my son, and my mother ask me for these all the time!

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2. Posted by afchief1996 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 2:21 pm PST

love MASHED potatoes and love BAKED sweet potatoes with brown sugar and Marshmallows. Rest of the sides sound great with Turkey.

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3. Posted by r_wynn33 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 2:27 pm PST

I wouldn't mind trying the pecan green beans

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4. Posted by Rourou l on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 2:42 pm PST

For the olive oil mashed potatoes a better way with less calories is to skip the milk and instead after you have boiled the potatoes until tender remove from water and put in a casserole add mashed garlic and lemon juice and some olive oil and you are good to go.. Tastes really good plus you can garnish with dried mint if you like.

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5. Posted by bacopa_50 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 2:48 pm PST

Garlic mashed potatoes are great, but you must try Onion powder , a little milk and butter, little salt and pepper, Really good Also, try putting in some sour cream and mashing or cream cheese.

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6. Posted by smileconfusion on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 2:56 pm PST

Yumm. =]

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7. Posted by lajoiehouse on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 3:03 pm PST

great plan try them jerry

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8. Posted by lajoiehouse on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 3:05 pm PST

good try them out big jl

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9. Posted by burgerboy61687 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 3:06 pm PST

try wasabi in potatos amy said very good

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10. Posted by bachich on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 3:18 pm PST

We use cream cheese and half/half. Tastes great.

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11. Posted by MICHAEL S on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 3:33 pm PST

Another good additive to mashed potatoes is chopped pecans...or simply grate some cheese to top the mashed dish.

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12. Posted by Doug K on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 3:44 pm PST

The way to make some Great mash tatters. is let the water come to an boil for about 3 mintues add the tatters by slices them. add the in the boiling water. for about 10 mintues poke them with an fork if they go in easy. pour the water into aother pan for your Gravy. add butter in the tatters start to mash them add milk. them your you have very good mashed tatters. but it my come out right some it won't. if have to work at it. that about it have an Very Great Thanksgiving.

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13. Posted by gizmo on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 3:50 pm PST

I love "plain" mashed potatoes, with milk, butter, salt and pepper beat with a electric mixer. The recipes posted sound good I will have to experment with some of them.

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14. Posted by Annieo on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 4:08 pm PST

5 lbs of fingerling potatoes mashed with diced onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup and a large tablespoon of sour cream...........omg to die for!!! I know someone will talk about calories, but if the last fork full of mashed potatoes are the only thing my hubbie and I argue about...I'm happy!!

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15. Posted by boobear_21234 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 4:47 pm PST

I love mashed potatoes,I put turnips in mine along with salt pepper,milk and butter.Just cook the turnips with the potatoes and mash all together.really great

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16. Posted by daniellenalley143 on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 4:51 pm PST

my absolute fave is adding a small rutabega mashed in with the potatoes. AWSOME!!!!!!! yummy. I think everyon should give that a try!

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17. Posted by luv2paintkm on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 5:15 pm PST

My favorite way for Mashed potatoes is I use 2tablespoonfuls of sour cream, and butter, mash up and then use the handmixer for rich fluffy mashed potatoes. My family in upper Maine, otherwise known as potatoe country would be proud.

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18. Posted by lamone w on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 6:03 pm PST

the mashed sweet potatoes with coconut milk sounds really good i think that i will try it this thanksgiving.

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19. Posted by James A on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 6:11 pm PST

Nutmeg huh? hmm interesting. I use the red-skin potatoes and add sweet cream butter and sour cream, and sometimes a little garlic. My wife doesn't care too much for the garlic.

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20. Posted by T.J. on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 6:20 pm PST

Yukon Golds or Red mashed with heavy cream and LOTS of real butterand dont forget the salt and pepper

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21. Posted by Gilles on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 7:54 pm PST

Happy Thanksgiving Maggie!

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22. Posted by sonia g on Sat, Nov 17, 2007, 7:59 pm PST

hey mashed potatoes are good however, i usually make them the old traditional way, but looking for new ways...i love mashed potatoes...

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23. Posted by nellyounger on Sun, Nov 18, 2007, 1:30 pm PST

for the best mashed potatoes ; cook all or most of the water out, don't drain any off, and use hot milk.

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24. Posted by luckycait7 on Sun, Nov 18, 2007, 2:25 pm PST

A tradition of our is adding cream cheese and sour cream and no butter just a little milk and baking in a pyrex dish with frozen onion rings on top. Mmmmm but they are very rich

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25. Posted by lv2jtski on Sun, Nov 18, 2007, 2:47 pm PST

This is my 1st time making mashed potatoes, but I am excited to experiment!!

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26. Posted by S3 on Sun, Nov 18, 2007, 3:36 pm PST

When will restaurants in America start offering PLAIN OLD MASHED POTATOES again. I am SOOOOO sick of garlic mashed potatoes. garlic is a seasoning, not a flavor.

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27. Posted by Lula on Sun, Nov 18, 2007, 5:14 pm PST

OMG, I can't wait to try this recipe! it sounds so simple yet delicious

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28. Posted by aceprincesskandy110 on Sun, Nov 18, 2007, 9:55 pm PST

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.........thats really good!

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29. Posted by mandakayedoyle on Mon, Nov 19, 2007, 2:31 pm PST

I put roasted garlic chicken broth in while I am cooking my potatoes(yukon gold), it adds wonderful flavor. I season with some ranch dressing mix, real butter(lots), sour cream, salt and pepper. I like mine really smooth so I use a mixer. For Thanksgiving you can cook some carrots with your potatoes and mix together for a festive add to the table. You don't have to use very many and it want change the taste of the potatoes. It comes out a pretty orange. Then, of course you can put out cheese, bacon and chives for people to add if desired. I make mashed potatoes for every family gathering.

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30. Posted by maggiemahar on Mon, Nov 19, 2007, 5:25 pm PST

For guilt-free mashed potatoes use the nutritious cauliflower recipe. It's extraordinary, but they really taste exactly like mashed potaoes in terms of taste and testxure with a very slight cauliflower flavor. If you're on a low-carb/South Beach diet, this is a great solution. You're not worrying about the fat (though you don't want to go overboard.) We use half & half, enough butter, and salt to taste. This is what makes it taste almost exactly like mashed potatoes.

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