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Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes

Recipe by Jeremy on InstagramAdded 11 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 45 to cook. A rich, creamy Thanksgiving mashed potato dish that blends buttery potatoes with tangy sour cream and a hint of smoky red spice. The buttery pats on top create a golden, melt‑in‑your‑mouth crust, making it a standout side for holiday feasts.

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Method

  1. Combine boiled potatoes, butter, sour cream, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth.

  2. Transfer the creamy mixture into a white rectangular baking dish and spread evenly.

  3. Sprinkle red spice over the surface of the mashed potatoes.

  4. Place butter pats in a grid pattern on top of the seasoned mashed potatoes.

  5. Bake the dish in a preheated oven until the surface is melted and lightly browned.

Tips while you cook

Mix thoroughly before baking
Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth before transferring to the dish.
Spread evenly in the baking dish
Evenly spread the mashed potato mixture in the rectangular dish for uniform browning.
Add spice and butter in order
First sprinkle the red spice, then arrange butter pats in a grid on top before baking.
Watch for melted, lightly browned surface
Bake until the surface is melted and lightly browned, checking.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Mashed potatoes, 5 ways

Five creators posted their own. Most use butter and garlic.

  1. Pam (Jeff Mauro's mom)50 min5 ingr.Simmered
  2. Natalia Rudin55 min9 ingr.Only this one uses baby potatoes, harissa paste and olive oil
  3. Ryan Miller25 min9 ingr.Only this one uses heavy cream, yukon gold potatoes and scallions
  4. Rachael Ray Show1 hr 15 min30 ingr.Only this one uses russet potatoes, onions and beef consomme
  5. Jeremy1 hr6 ingr.Only this one uses sour cream and red spice
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