396 smashed potato 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.

Ground beef and green bean casserole baked in condensed tomato soup, topped with egg-enriched mashed potatoes and baked golden. A hearty shepherd's pie-style dinner that feeds a crowd with pantry staples.

Swedish meatballs spiced with warm nutmeg and ginger, broiled until browned, then simmered in a silky beef gravy made from the drippings. Tender, old-fashioned meatballs for noodles or mashed potatoes.

Sauteed mushrooms, carrots, peppers, and onions folded into mashed potatoes, wrapped in homemade whole wheat dough, and baked golden. A hearty vegan loaf for Sunday dinner.

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

Focaccia Pugliese made with durum flour and mashed potatoes for a soft, chewy crumb. Topped with fresh tomatoes, capers, oregano, and olive oil.

Pimblett's shepherd's pie: ground beef (technically cottage pie) with thyme, sage, carrots, and Dijon under a nutmeg-scented mashed potato crown. A classic British pub pie baked bubbling golden.

Lizzie's pork chops: browned pork chops braised an hour in a garlicky chicken broth. A four-ingredient weeknight dinner that turns out fork-tender every time. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Pugach is a traditional Eastern European yeast dough pie filled with your choice of sauteed cabbage, mashed potatoes with chives, or sauerkraut. Brushed with browned butter for a golden, flaky finish.

A one-pot classic French farmer style meal. The layers of flavor are built up in one pot, a slow braise and top it off with mashed potatoes that are crisped under the broiler. YumO as Rachel Ray might say.

Easy beef gravy made from scratch with butter, flour, and bouillon, no pan drippings required. A quick roux-based brown gravy ready in minutes for mashed potatoes, roasts, or stir-fry sauces.

Berks County potato custard pie, a Pennsylvania Dutch classic with mashed potato, lemon juice, lemon zest, and whipped egg whites in a flaky crust. Light and tangy.

Italian-style ground beef casserole layered with oregano mashed potatoes, sliced tomatoes, and melted mozzarella. A budget-friendly deep dish dinner using instant potatoes for a quick weeknight meal.

Prize winning shepherd's pie made with ground roast beef, mushrooms, red wine, and a splash of cognac. Slow-simmered filling under egg-washed mashed potatoes, baked golden. The cottage pie elevated.

Classic French-Canadian tourtiere with seasoned ground pork, mashed potatoes, sage, and nutmeg baked in a flaky yogurt pastry crust. A hearty meat pie that's a holiday tradition in Quebec kitchens.

Grandma's Ohio farm chili made with ground beef, hot Italian sausage, kidney beans, and condensed tomato soup. Served the Midwest way: ladled over mashed potatoes in a big bowl.