Mashed potatoes are a tried and true dinner side, but it won't matter if yours come out dry. This is the ingredient you need for silky smooth mashed potatoes.

You only need one tool to make smooth, fluffy mashed potatoes every time (and it isn’t a masher). Here’s why it’s a must-have, and how to use it.

These creamy, indulgent mashed potatoes are packed with tangy, garlicky goodness thanks to a single secret ingredient: gournay cheese. It’s a soft, spreadable cream cheese that’s most often flavored with garlic and herbs, though it can be jazzed up with everything from caramelized onions to black truffle and sea salt, too.

The ultimate fall side dish, these mashed butternut squash and sweet potatoes are scented with orange zest and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Ideal for entertaining, these can be prepped up to 3 days in advance!

There is no such thing as too many mashed potatoes, until of course you're clearing the table and there is a pile of them still at the bottom of the serving dish. Sure, you can reheat the potatoes the next day and serve them as a bed for whatever other leftovers you might also have hanging around,

Mashed potatoes aren't quite as common in the fast food world as french fries, but there are still plenty of good options. However, the best is hard to find.