Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple side dish, but I’ll admit in the past I’ve been guilty of uttering the phrase “I guess we have to serve mashed potatoes” with a distinct lack of enthusiasm.

The editors and writers of Food & Wine Magazine offer "Sunday Morning" viewers tips on how to make the best-ever mashed potatoes days before Thanksgiving. Ann Taylor Pittman bakes potatoes to create a ...

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Get your mashed potatoes just right with these boiling tips. Potatoes are a kitchen hero, turning up in all kinds of dishes—but when it comes to mashed potatoes, they truly shine. The key to perfect ...

I hate to badmouth mashed potatoes, but I'll say it: They require a ton of work to make. You have to cook, peel (if desired), and then smash the potatoes into a fine purée. You also have to season ...

Follow this advice to get ahead on Thanksgiving prep and ensure your pre-made mashed potatoes stay light and fluffy. After years of hosting and helping out with countless Thanksgivings, there’s one ...

Potatoes are a kitchen hero, turning up in all kinds of dishes—but when it comes to mashed potatoes, they truly shine. The key to perfect mashed potatoes lies in how you prepare and cook them, and one ...

I often love Ina Garten's easy, flavorful recipes, so I gave her buttermilk mashed potatoes a try. The buttermilk made this dish more flavorful than other mashed-potato recipes I've followed. From now ...

If you’re looking for a comforting side dish, there's nothing quite like mashed potatoes. Whether you make them for Thanksgiving or just a weeknight steak dinner, the fluffy spuds are always a hit.