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    4 Amazing Mashed Potato Mix Ins

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    4 spoons of mashed potatoes with different mix in ingredients

    Four amazing mashed potato mix ins that will blow your mind! Start with the basic recipe and create flavorful side dishes with just a few ingredients.


    A dish of smooth, fluffy mashed potatoes on the table usually means there is a feast to be had. It's one of those sides that hints at gravy or delicious pan sauces waiting to be drizzled.

    Mashed potato mix ins in spoons on gray

    Why wait for turkey, ham or roast beef to enjoy a flavorful side? These variations are so good, you might just forget the other dishes on the table!

    From top to bottom I've made these potato mix ins:
    • Olive-Thyme Potatoes
    • Bacon and Smashed Carrot Potatoes
    • Smoked Gouda and Scallion Potatoes
    • Chipotle and Cilantro Potatoes

    I started with my basic Fluffy Mashed Potatoes recipe for each amazing variation. The olive and thyme version has the rich flavor of kalamata olives and herby goodness.

    It's tasty with beef roasts, lamb, and grilled or roasted chicken. Don't limit yourself to these ideas. Pair these variations with whatever sounds good to you - get creative!

    Mashed potato variations in spoons

    I just love bacon! Bacon and potatoes is a combination pretty stellar on it's own. I added sweetness with some cooked carrots.

    They smash up just perfectly with the potatoes, and the kick of salty bacon makes them great paired with chicken or pork chops.

    Try the smoky goodness of the Gouda and scallion potatoes with roast turkey, or beef tenderloin.

    The combo tastes like your favorite stuffed, baked potato; so cheesy and flavorful. The chipotle-cilantro combination is a spicy, smoky mix that hits the mark served alongside grilled chicken, or even a fish fillet.

    Make any meal special with these potato mix ins. I have more holiday dinner party ideas, sides and mains that you'll love.

    4 spoons of mashed potatoes with different mix in ingredients

    Mashed-Potato Variations

    Tara Teaspoon
    4 Amazing mashed potato mix ins that will blow your mind! Start with the basic recipe and create flavorful side dishes with just a few ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Calories 2546 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    *1. OLIVE-THYME POTATOES*

    • 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme.

    *2. BACON AND SMASHED CARROT POTATOES*

    • 1 lb carrots
    • 6 slices bacon
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 4 tablespoon bacon fat

    *3. SMOKED GOUDA AND SCALLION POTATOES*

    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • ¾ cup 3 oz grated smoked Gouda
    • 2 scallions thinly sliced

    *4. CHIPOTLE AND CILANTRO POTATOES*

    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 chipotle chiles (canned in adobo sauce.
    • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, substituting 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for the butter. Stir in ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme.
    • Peel 1 lb carrots and cut into 1-inch pieces. Steam until just tender: drain and set aside. Cook 6 slices bacon until just crisp; drain on paper towels (reserve fat), crumble and set aside. Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, reducing salt to 1 teaspoon and substituting 4 tablespoon bacon fat for butter. Add carrots and bacon; beat until carrots are slightly mashed.
    • Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, reducing butter to 2 tbsp. Stir in ¾ cup (3 oz) grated smoked Gouda and 2 thinly sliced scallions.
    • Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes. Stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 finely chopped chipotle chiles (canned in adobo sauce, seeds removed) and 1 teaspoon adobo sauce.

    Notes

    • Nutrition notes are not applicable since there are multiple recipes here!
     
    These Fluffy Mashed Potatoes can suit any taste with delicious and easy variations.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2546kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 59gFat: 235gSaturated Fat: 88gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 6906mgPotassium: 2016mgFiber: 15gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 78475IUVitamin C: 36.6mgCalcium: 1224mgIron: 3.5mg
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    Recipes Tara Teaspoon & Vanessa Seder, Photographs Quentin Bacon. Food Stylist Susan Vajaranant, Prop Stylist Pamela Duncan Silver. Originally published LHJ11/08

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    Filed Under: Christmas, Christmas Side Dishes, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Side Dishes Tagged With: mashed potatoes, mashed-potato variations, Side Dish, sides, thanksgiving, vegetables

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    1. Mary says

      July 19, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Love mashed potatoes and these certainly are some great new flavors to add interest!

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