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Home » recipes » Mashed Potato Substitutes: 10 Fantastic Side Dishes for the Dinner Table

Mashed Potato Substitutes: 10 Fantastic Side Dishes for the Dinner Table

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Mashed Potato Substitutes

When I was younger, I was always searching the dinner table for those mashed potato substitutes and alternatives. Call me crazy, but I seriously did not like mashed potatoes. Now that I’ve grown up, I’ve become a normal woman with typical characteristics: I’m a mom, a homemaker, a wife and a carb addict!

Of course, since I challenged my own parents by being a picky eater, my kids seem to be following in my footsteps. Now they’re the ones who turn their noses up at potatoes and scan the buffet for mashed potato substitutes!

When I really think abou my own childhood tastes and how they’ve changed as I’ve grown up, I like to reassure myself that my kids will come to like more food on their own time.

Until then, I’m going to bring at least one of these mashed potato substitutes to the Thanksgiving table!

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mashed potato substitutes

Mashed Potato Substitutes

1.  Bruleed (or not) Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes. These can be made in individual portions or as a casserole.

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes are incredibly flavorful – and easy. Pure maple syrup brings out the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, and they’re a perfect substitute for mashed potatoes at the Thanksgiving table.

2.  Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash

Cutting the sweet potatoes with organic carrots is a great way to lighten up your mashed potatoes. The roasting takes it a step further and adds complexity because of the natural caramelization that happens in the oven.

mashed potato substitute

3.  Skillet Creamed Corn

Corn combines with heavy cream and butter to make this easy Skillet Creamed Corn recipe. Made in only a few minutes, this delicious side dish is perfect for dinner any night of the week or on special occasions like Thanksgiving.

4.  Cheesy Potato and Herb Gratin Stacks

Thin slices of potatoes and Italian cheeses combine in this easily elegant Cheesy Potato and Herb Gratin Stacks recipe that works perfectly as appetizer or side dish.

5.  Creamy Garlic Butter Loaded Mashed Cauliflower with bacon, sour cream and cheese.

6.  Gorgonzola Mashed Potato Latkes with jalapeno apple relish

A great way to use leftover mashed potatoes, or an excuse to whip up a batch! These latkes are perfect for Thanksgiving!

mashed potato substitute

7.  Parmesan Duchess Potatoes

Rich and creamy inside with buttery, crispy outsides, these Parmesan Duchess Potatoes are an easy way to elevate mashed potatoes for an impressive side dish.

8.  Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

If you want to glam up your mashed potatoes, you will love these mashed potato bites. These crispy bites have a hidden treasure inside.

9.  Sweet Potato Puffs

These sweet potato puffs are the perfect savory appetizer or side dish! They’re easy to make and feature creamy mashed sweet potatoes and fresh herbs.

10.  Boerenkool Stamppot (Kale Mash Pot). This is one of those true mashed potato substitutes–a traditional Dutch dish made with vegetables and smoked sausage.

Do you love mashed potatoes? Will you be making any mashed potato substitutes over the holiday season?

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About Marybeth

I'm Marybeth - Mom of 2, wife to 1, pet mom to 3. I love finding fun activities to do with my kids, going on adventures, watching movies and baking delicious treats! I used to climb the corporate ladder, now I spend my days caring for my family and spoiling my handicapped dog.

Comments

  1. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    2013-11-25 at 11:28 pm

    Thanks for including two of my dishes! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Meg says

    2022-12-15 at 5:44 am

    Too bad your recipes are for carnivores only. Im full vegan non of these would work. Total vegan we dont touch anything that dairy. Meat. Even eggs we do touch. We use flaxseed or chia to use as eggs instead.
    Are diet consist of all veggies and fruit and Legumes and beans . Use lot of coconut milk or coconut oil
    Everything is fresh and pure
    Not processed like meat stuff you guys eat
    Its terrible how people eat meat there harming animals

    Reply
    • Karen Bilza says

      2023-01-24 at 12:24 pm

      Know who you are. Then go to a vegan site. Some actually convert the receipes. Be creative and grteful

      Reply
    • Julie Peckham says

      2023-03-20 at 10:29 am

      Wow

      Reply
    • Mike says

      2023-03-21 at 5:56 am

      Love the vegan shamers in here. Clown show…

      Reply
    • Julie Peckham says

      2023-04-20 at 11:31 am

      Wow just wow

      Reply

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