16 Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe Thanksgiving Unleash Your Inner Chef!
Published on: Mar 22, 2024
Creamy mashed potatoes are a staple dish on the Thanksgiving dinner table. This classic side dish is loved by many for its smooth, rich and buttery texture that pairs perfectly with the savory flavors of turkey, gravy and other holiday dishes. While there are many variations of mashed potatoes, this recipe is a fool-proof and easy way to make the perfect creamy mashed potatoes for your Thanksgiving feast. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Main Ingredients: Biscuits, Buns, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes
Put a tasty twist on your morning routine with these delicious Thanksgiving leftover breakfast sandwiches. Layer leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing between two slices of toasted bread and top with a fried egg for the ultimate breakfast sandwich.
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Creamy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie (aka Thanksgiving...
Main Ingredients: Butter Oil, Onion, Carrots, Celery, Minced Garlic
Transform your leftover turkey into a creamy and comforting Shepherd's pie. Layer leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and green beans in a casserole dish and bake until golden brown and bubbly. Perfect for a cozy night in or a potluck with friends and family.
Elevate your Thanksgiving leftovers with these crispy and flavorful croquettes. Mix together leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce and form into balls. Coat in breadcrumbs and fry until golden brown. Serve with a side of gravy for dipping.
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Thanksgiving Pockets
Main Ingredients: Roasted Turkey, Buttermilk Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes
These handheld Thanksgiving pockets are perfect for on-the-go meals or a quick snack. Fill puff pastry with leftover turkey, stuffing, and gravy, and bake until flaky and golden brown. Serve with a side of cranberry sauce for dipping.
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Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Main Ingredients: Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Turkey
Make use of all your Thanksgiving leftovers with this delicious casserole. Layer leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce in a casserole dish and bake until heated through. Top with cheese and breadcrumbs for an extra tasty twist.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole
Main Ingredients: Stuffing, Cooked Turkey, Mayonnaise, Whole Berry
Give your Thanksgiving leftovers new life with this hearty and flavorful casserole. Mix together leftover turkey, stuffing, and gravy and top with a layer of mashed potatoes. Bake until bubbly and golden brown for a comforting meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
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Thanksgiving Pie
Main Ingredients: Mashed Potatoes, Turkey, Vegetables, Garlic Clove
Who said pie is just for dessert? Use your Thanksgiving leftovers to create a savory and delicious pie. Layer leftover turkey, stuffing, and green beans in a pie crust and top with mashed potatoes. Bake until the crust is golden brown and serve with a side of gravy.
Put a fun and creative spin on your Thanksgiving leftovers with this tasty pizza. Spread leftover cranberry sauce on a pizza crust and top with leftover turkey, stuffing, and gravy. Bake until the crust is crispy and the toppings are heated through. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Add a little Cajun flair to your Thanksgiving leftovers with this delicious turkey gumbo. Use leftover turkey to create a flavorful broth and add in vegetables and spices for a hearty and comforting meal. Serve with a side of white rice for a complete dish.
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Thanksgiving Casserole
Main Ingredients: Turnip, Carrot, Cooked Onion, Green Beans, Cooked
Put all your Thanksgiving leftovers in one dish with this easy and delicious casserole. Layer leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce in a casserole dish and top with breadcrumbs. Bake until heated through and the topping is golden brown.
Put a twist on traditional Shepherd's pie with this Thanksgiving leftovers version. Use leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and vegetables to create a flavorful and comforting dish. Top with gravy and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
Make use of all your Thanksgiving leftovers with this easy and delicious casserole. Mix together leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce and top with breadcrumbs. Bake until heated through and the topping is crispy and golden brown.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole
Main Ingredients: Celery Stalks, Onion, Apples, Butter, Stuffing, Chicken
Repurpose your entire Thanksgiving meal into one delicious casserole with this easy recipe. Layer leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and stuffing in a casserole dish and top with cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake until hot and bubbly.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole
Main Ingredients: Butter, Garlic, All Purpose Flour, Evaporated Milk
Transform your leftover turkey into a tasty casserole with this simple recipe. Mix together leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy and top with a layer of stuffing. Bake until heated through and the topping is crispy and golden brown.
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Thanksgiving Pasties
Main Ingredients: Refrigerated Pie Crusts, Turkey Breast, Mashed
Add a little British flair to your Thanksgiving leftovers with these pasties. Fill puff pastry with leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and vegetables and bake until golden brown and flaky. Serve with a side of gravy for dipping.
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Thanksgiving Leftover Waffles
Main Ingredients: Stuffing, Sliced Turkey, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes
Take your leftover game to the next level with these Thanksgiving leftover waffles. Mix together leftover mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce and cook in a waffle maker until crispy. Top with leftover turkey and gravy for a savory and satisfying breakfast.
Put an Asian spin on your Thanksgiving leftovers with these tasty egg rolls. Fill egg roll wrappers with leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and vegetables and fry until crispy. Serve with a side of cranberry sauce for dipping.
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Thanksgiving Bourekas
Main Ingredients: Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Turkey, Brussels Sprouts
Put a Mediterranean twist on your Thanksgiving leftovers with these delicious bourekas. Fill puff pastry with leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and vegetables and bake until golden brown and flaky. Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits, Stuffing, Mashed
Who says cupcakes are just for dessert? Use your Thanksgiving leftovers to create these savory and delicious cupcakes. Fill cupcake liners with layers of leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. Top with a dollop of cranberry sauce and bake until heated through.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie
Main Ingredients: Boneless Turkey Breast, Gravy, Veggies, Stuffing
Put a twist on traditional Shepherd's pie with this Thanksgiving leftovers version. Use leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and vegetables to create a flavorful and comforting dish. Top with gravy and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
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Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Sandwiches
Main Ingredients: Biscuits, Buns, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes
Thanksgiving leftovers don't have to be boring! Transform your leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce into a delicious breakfast sandwich. Toast some bread, spread on some creamy mashed potatoes, add a slice of turkey, a dollop of cranberry sauce, and top it off with some stuffing. Thanksgiving on a sandwich never tasted so good!
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Creamy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie (aka Thanksgiving...
Main Ingredients: Butter Oil, Onion, Carrots, Celery, Minced Garlic
Take your leftover turkey and vegetables and turn them into a creamy turkey shepherd's pie. Simply mix together the turkey, vegetables, and some leftover gravy, and top it off with some mashed potatoes. Bake until the potatoes are golden brown and you have a delicious twist on a classic comfort food.
Transform your leftover turkey into delicious croquettes. Mix together shredded turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing to form small patties. Coat them in breadcrumbs and fry until crispy. Serve with cranberry sauce for dipping and you have a tasty appetizer or side dish.
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Thanksgiving Pockets
Main Ingredients: Roasted Turkey, Buttermilk Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes
Use your leftover turkey and vegetables to create handheld pockets of goodness. Simply wrap your leftovers in some puff pastry and bake until golden brown. This is a great way to use up any leftover pie crust as well. Serve with a side of gravy for dipping.
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Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole
Main Ingredients: Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Turkey
This Thanksgiving leftover casserole is like a Thanksgiving dinner all in one dish. Layer leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and vegetables in a casserole dish. Top with gravy and bake until heated through. This is a great way to use up all your leftovers in one satisfying meal.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole
Main Ingredients: Stuffing, Cooked Turkey, Mayonnaise, Whole Berry
Another take on the Thanksgiving leftover casserole is this version that includes cranberry sauce. Layer all your leftovers in a casserole dish, including a layer of cranberry sauce in the middle. Bake until heated through and you have a delicious and unique way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Thanksgiving Pie
Main Ingredients: Mashed Potatoes, Turkey, Vegetables, Garlic Clove
Who says pie is only for dessert? Use your leftover turkey, vegetables, and gravy to create a savory pie. Simply line a pie dish with a layer of pie crust, fill it with your leftovers, and top it with another layer of crust. Bake until golden brown and you have a delicious and filling meal.
Put an Italian twist on your Thanksgiving leftovers with this Thanksgiving pizza. Use leftover mashed potatoes as the base, top with shredded turkey, vegetables, and cranberry sauce. Bake until the crust is crispy and the toppings are heated through. This is a unique and tasty way to use up your leftovers.
Take your leftover turkey and turn it into a flavorful gumbo. Saute some vegetables in a pot, add in some chicken broth, shredded turkey, and leftover gravy. Let it simmer and thicken, and serve over rice for a hearty and delicious meal.
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Thanksgiving Casserole
Main Ingredients: Turnip, Carrot, Cooked Onion, Green Beans, Cooked
This simple Thanksgiving casserole is a great way to use up all your leftovers in one dish. Mix together shredded turkey, vegetables, gravy, and mashed potatoes in a casserole dish. Top with some biscuits and bake until the biscuits are golden brown. This is comfort food at its finest.
Transform your leftover turkey into a shepherd's pie by layering it with vegetables and topping it with mashed potatoes. Bake until the potatoes are golden brown and you have a delicious and comforting meal.
This variation of the Thanksgiving leftover casserole includes a layer of cornbread stuffing. Layer your leftovers in a casserole dish, including a layer of stuffing in the middle. Bake until heated through and you have a tasty and unique way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole
Main Ingredients: Celery Stalks, Onion, Apples, Butter, Stuffing, Chicken
Use up all your Thanksgiving leftovers in one dish with this Thanksgiving dinner casserole. Layer all your leftovers, including cranberry sauce, in a casserole dish and top with leftover mashed potatoes. Bake until heated through and you have a delicious and filling meal.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Casserole
Main Ingredients: Butter, Garlic, All Purpose Flour, Evaporated Milk
Make this Thanksgiving turkey casserole with your leftover turkey, vegetables, and gravy. Mix everything together in a casserole dish and top with leftover stuffing. Bake until heated through and you have a tasty and comforting meal.
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Thanksgiving Pasties
Main Ingredients: Refrigerated Pie Crusts, Turkey Breast, Mashed
These handheld Thanksgiving pasties are a great way to use up your leftovers. Simply fill some puff pastry with your leftover turkey, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Bake until the pastry is golden brown and you have a delicious and portable meal.
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Thanksgiving Leftover Waffles
Main Ingredients: Stuffing, Sliced Turkey, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a tasty and unique breakfast by making Thanksgiving leftover waffles. Simply mix together your leftover mashed potatoes, stuffing, and corn. Add in some shredded turkey and form into waffles. Cook in a waffle iron and top with cranberry sauce for a delicious and creative breakfast.
Take your Thanksgiving leftovers and turn them into egg rolls. Fill some egg roll wrappers with shredded turkey, vegetables, and stuffing. Fry until crispy and serve with a side of gravy for dipping. This is a fun and tasty way to use up your leftovers.
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Thanksgiving Bourekas
Main Ingredients: Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Turkey, Brussels Sprouts
Put a Mediterranean twist on your Thanksgiving leftovers with these Thanksgiving bourekas. Fill puff pastry with your leftover turkey, vegetables, and cranberry sauce. Bake until the pastry is golden brown and you have a delicious and unique dish.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits, Stuffing, Mashed
Yes, you read that right, Thanksgiving leftovers can be turned into cupcakes! Use leftover mashed potatoes as the base, top with shredded turkey, vegetables, and gravy. Bake until heated through and top with some cranberry sauce. These savory cupcakes are a fun and tasty way to use up your leftovers.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie
Main Ingredients: Boneless Turkey Breast, Gravy, Veggies, Stuffing
Put a twist on the traditional shepherd's pie by using your Thanksgiving leftovers. Layer shredded turkey, vegetables, and cranberry sauce in a casserole dish and top with mashed potatoes. Bake until the potatoes are golden brown and you have a delicious and unique meal.
Ingredients:
5 pounds of russet potatoes
1 cup of heavy cream
1 stick of butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse and place them in a large pot.
Cover the potatoes with cold water and add a pinch of salt.
Bring the water to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the heavy cream, butter and minced garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the butter is melted and the mixture is hot.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and return them to the pot.
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or a hand mixer until they are smooth and free of lumps.
Slowly pour in the hot cream and butter mixture while continuing to mix the potatoes. Add more cream if needed to achieve desired consistency.
Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Serve the creamy mashed potatoes hot and enjoy!
This recipe is versatile and can be easily customized to suit your taste. You can add in some grated cheddar cheese for a cheesy twist, or mix in some sour cream for a tangy flavor. You can also experiment with different herbs and spices to add a unique touch to your mashed potatoes. The key is to make sure you have a good balance of flavors and a smooth, creamy texture.
Make sure to add this delicious and comforting side dish to your Thanksgiving menu. Your guests will thank you, and you'll be sure to have leftover mashed potatoes for days to come. Happy Thanksgiving!
