Wondering What to Serve with Mashed Potatoes? Below we list all of our favorite dishes that pair perfectly with mashed potatoes. Our list includes Thanksgiving classics, juicy chicken, buttery fish, and more.
Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but we also enjoy them year round because they are so delicious and come together easily. You must try our classic Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes or if you are looking for a unique mashed potatoes recipe, try our Miso Mashed Potatoes. Their creamy and rich flavor pairs well with so many dishes!
Below we've rounded up 15 of our favorite recipes we enjoy with mashed potatoes so you know exactly what to make with mashed potatoes for your next meal.
1. Rolled Turkey Roulade
Rolled Turkey Roulade
Rolled Turkey Roulade is a delicious alternative to traditional Thanksgiving turkey and a great solution to Thanksgiving leftovers. It features crispy skin, tender meat, and rich stuffing. While we love traditional Turkey, this turkey roulade is uniquely delicious and pairs seamlessly with mashed potatoes.
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2. Turkey Au Jus Gravy
Turkey Au Jus Gravy
Turkey Au Jus Gravy is quick, easy, and essential to any Thanksgiving dinner. When drizzled on mashed potatoes, it adds a rich and meaty flavor. All you need is the drippings from the turkey, flour, butter, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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3. Dutch Oven Whole Chicken with Meyer Lemon
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken with Meyer Lemon
Dutch Oven Whole Chicken is a show-stopping roasted chicken and the perfect centerpiece for a weeknight meal or family gathering. The whole chicken is cooked in one pot and has crispy skin, juicy meat, and a bright and herby citrus flavor. Serve it with mashed potatoes on the side for a complete and hearty meal.
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4. Bavette Steak
Bavette Steak
Bavette Steak is a juicy beef cut that broils perfectly medium rare in just a few minutes. All you need to do is stuff the steak with garlic cloves, season, broil, and slice. Serve it with mashed potatoes for a classically delicious pairing!
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5. Homemade Herb and Mushroom Stuffing
Homemade Herb and Mushroom Stuffing
This Homemade Herb and Mushroom Stuffing is herby and robustly flavored. It features a rustic bread and chicken stock base with mushrooms and herbs for earthy autumnal flavors. The cranberries and walnuts add a pop of flavor and texture to every bite.
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6. BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken is a tender, delicious chicken recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or to feed a crowd. Just add seasoned chicken thighs to the slow cooker with the barbecue sauce mixture, slow cook, then enjoy in a sandwich, slider, taco, salad, and more.
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7. Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken features tender chicken thighs cooked in richly flavored teriyaki sauce. This restaurant quality chicken takes just 20 minutes to make and only requires a handful of ingredients. Make it with mashed potatoes instead of rice for a surprisingly tasty meal.
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8. Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin
Buttery Fish with Crispy Skin takes just 15 minutes to make and tastes delicious with mashed potatoes. This recipe utilizes an easy pan-searing method that results in restaurant-quality succulent fish with perfectly crisp golden skin.
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9. Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro is a mouthwatering 30-minute meal for the whole family! It features juicy Italian-seasoned chicken stuffed with mozzarella and pesto cooked in fragrant tomato sauce. Add this restaurant-worthy dish to your weekly rotation and enjoy it with a side of mashed potatoes!
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10. Chicken Katsu (Japanese Chicken Cutlet)
Chicken Katsu
Chicken Katsu is a crispy, golden brown chicken cutlet that makes a great lunch or a weeknight dinner. The combination of chicken katsu and tonkatsu sauce is uniquely tasty. Mashed potatoes will compliment this crispy cutlet perfectly.
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11. Baked Furikake Salmon with Kewpie Mayo
Furikake Salmon
Furikake Salmon is a flavorful, tender dish made with Kewpie mayo, soy sauce, garlic powder, and furikake. This umami-packed salmon recipe takes less than 15 minutes to make with minimal cleanup. Serve it with mashed potatoes and a vegetable for a well-rounded weeknight meal.
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12. Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables
Roasted Chicken Thighs and Vegetables is an easy, hearty dinner recipe that results in crispy, juicy chicken and flavorful vegetables. Just toss the chicken, potatoes, onions, and carrots in olive oil and seasoning then bake them in the oven! Replace the sliced potatoes with rich mashed potatoes for an extra tasty meal.
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13. Cast Iron Skillet Burger
Cast Iron Skillet Burger
Cast Iron Skillet Burgers are a quick and easy recipe for tender, flavorful patties on the stovetop. It takes just 8 minutes to cook these juicy medium-rare burgers that you can customize with your preferred toppings. This will be your favorite way to prepare burgers from now on!
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14. Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Fig Balsamic Glazed Chicken is an impressive chicken dinner recipe fit for weeknights and gatherings alike. Chicken thighs are baked in a sweet and tangy fig balsamic glaze with herbs, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that falls off the bone. When combined with mashed potatoes, it creates a uniquely satisfying flavor medley.
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15. Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki Salmon is a tender salmon dressed in a homemade teriyaki sauce. It comes together in 20 minutes with just a handful of ingredients, a perfect low-effort weeknight dinner! Make it with mashed potatoes instead of Japanese rice for a more decadent dinner.
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What to Serve with Mashed Potatoes: 15 Delicious Recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 433kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Whole turkey breast hawed, butterflied, and tenderized
- 5 cups Stuffing of your choice
- 4 tablespoon Butter melted
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 325°F.
- Lay the turkey breast flat on a cutting board with the skin side down. Crack fresh pepper and salt on the meat. Spoon the stuffing onto the meat and spread a half-inch layer on the breast. Do not make the stuffing too thick or the meat will be difficult to roll.1 Whole turkey breast, Kosher Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper, 5 cups Stuffing of your choice
- Take one of the short ends of the turkey breast and tightly roll it as you would a jelly roll. Use the bakers twine to tie the roast every couple inches until the meat is tied and secure.
- Place the roulade on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet, seam side down. Evenly coat with the melted butter and sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Place in the oven and roast for 1 ½ hours, or until the center of the roulade reaches 150°F. Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Cut the twine.4 tablespoon Butter
- Slice the roulade into ½"-thick pieces and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1077mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
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