From an article by Justin Chapple on Food & Wine magazine's website.
Five ways to upgrade mashed potatoes
Add mayonnaise
Makes mashed potatoes even creamier. 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, 1.5 sticks unsalted butter, 1.25 cups whole milk, 1 cup mayo, freshly ground white pepper. Rich and creamy...
Add variety
Try sweet potatoes instead of Russet or Yukon Gold.
Add heat
Smoked hot paprika stirred in or sprinkled on top. A favorite hot sauce blended in.
Add crunchiness
Top with crispy bacon bits or crispy fried shallots.
Add root vegetables
Roast parsnips, celery root, or turnips, then puree and add to mashers.
Five ways to upgrade mashed potatoes
Add mayonnaise
Makes mashed potatoes even creamier. 4 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, 1.5 sticks unsalted butter, 1.25 cups whole milk, 1 cup mayo, freshly ground white pepper. Rich and creamy...
Add variety
Try sweet potatoes instead of Russet or Yukon Gold.
Add heat
Smoked hot paprika stirred in or sprinkled on top. A favorite hot sauce blended in.
Add crunchiness
Top with crispy bacon bits or crispy fried shallots.
Add root vegetables
Roast parsnips, celery root, or turnips, then puree and add to mashers.