The potatoes are the side dish people go back for. My Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is new on the blog this fall, and it's where I'd start if you want mashed potatoes that feel like a treat.

Mashed potatoes are also one of the easiest sides to make ahead. I'll walk through that during Thanksgiving week.

Not a mashed potato household? There are smoked and sweet potato options below.

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