4 Mashed Potato Mix Ins

5 from 1 vote

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.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: classic mashed potatoes, Fluffy mashed potatoes, potatoes

Servings: servings

Calories: 441kcal

Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, substituting 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil for the butter. Stir in ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme.
Peel 1 pound 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 tablespoons bacon fat for butter. Add carrots and bacon; beat until carrots are slightly mashed.
Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes, reducing butter to 2 tablespoons. Stir in ¾ cup (3 ounces) 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.

• Nutrition notes are not applicable since there are multiple recipes here!

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