133 creamy mashed potatoe recipes

Fisherman's pie with cod, catfish, shrimp, and crab in a creamy Tabasco-spiked sauce, topped with piped mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese in a potato shell crust.

Restaurant-style baked cod with golden coriander breadcrumb crust. Served over creamy chive mashed potatoes with bright tomato-caper sauce.

Vegetarian German potato soup with celery, onions, and mashed potatoes in vegetable broth. Creamy meatless soup finished with butter and milk.

Leftover turkey potato pot pie tops a creamy filling of turkey, mushrooms, mixed veggies, and cheddar with mashed potatoes instead of pastry. Quick Thanksgiving rescue meal, broiled until golden.

Ground beef pie crowned with creamy sour-cream mashed potatoes, melted cheese, and crisp bacon strips. A retro shepherd's-pie cousin with a dinner-on-the-table weeknight feel.

Vegan tempeh and mushroom stew served over mashed potatoes made with soy milk. Simmered tempeh, sauteed mushrooms, tomato, and soy sauce piled on a creamy potato base.

Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with a buttery pecan praline sauce cooked to soft ball stage. A make-ahead Southern side dish that belongs on every holiday table.

Potato and adzuki bean patties coated in grated Parmesan and pan-fried until golden. A vegetarian main with a crispy cheese crust and creamy mashed interior.

Rutabaga puree with sweet potato, a pinch of cayenne, and nutmeg. A creamy, low-fat side dish that rivals mashed potatoes without the guilt.

Deep fried mashed potato balls with a crispy batter coating and optional cheese center. Freeze, dip, fry to golden brown for a crunchy, creamy side dish.

Potato crust quiche skips pastry dough entirely, using buttery mashed potatoes as the shell. Filled with mixed vegetables, cheddar, and a creamy egg custard for a gluten-friendly twist.

Cajun shepherd's pie with a spicy beef and pork meatloaf base, julienned zucchini and squash, and creamy buttery mashed potatoes browned on top. Louisiana comfort food at its finest.

Garlic mashed potatoes made lighter with nonfat yogurt and nonfat sour cream instead of butter. Tiny new potatoes boiled with whole garlic cloves and mashed skin-on for a rustic, creamy side dish.

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes get a double hit of garlic: sweet roasted cloves mashed to a paste plus minced garlic simmered right with the potatoes. Creamy, buttery, and rich with mellow roasted flavor.

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.

Curried ground beef with ginger, raisins, and almonds served over creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Warm spices meet comfort food in this make-ahead casserole dinner for four.