24 creamy mashed potatoe recipes

Pirate's pie: a kid-friendly fish pie with canned salmon, leeks, red pepper, and corn in creamy sauce under a piped cheesy mashed potato crown. Budget-friendly family dinner.

Pumpkin potatoes mashed with butter and onion, served with crispy fried bacon. A simple French-inspired side dish with creamy, seasonal flavor.

Quick potato and salmon bisque made in the microwave with canned salmon, instant mashed potatoes, chicken broth, and lemon zest. A creamy, no-fuss soup ready in about 15 minutes.

Spiced mashed sweet potatoes form a golden ring around a creamy chicken and water chestnut filling in this cozy low-calorie casserole. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar make the sweet potatoes sing.

Cheesy chicken with mushrooms layers seared chicken breasts under a creamy cheddar sauce, then crowns with buttery sauteed mushrooms and Parmesan. A pantry-friendly weeknight casserole that pairs with rice or mashed potatoes.

Mashed sweet potatoes blended with roasted bananas, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. A naturally creamy, butter-free holiday side that skips the marshmallow fluff.

Seasoned ground beef and deviled ham patties stacked with creamy cottage cheese mashed potatoes and crispy fried onions, then baked until bubbly. A fun, retro comfort food dinner the whole family will devour.

Sweet potato pancakes made with mashed cooked sweet potato, flour, and butter. Slightly sweet, slightly savory, served with sour cream. A clever way to use Thanksgiving leftovers.