If you’re looking for a comforting side dish, there's nothing quite like mashed potatoes. Whether you make them for Thanksgiving or just a weeknight steak dinner, the fluffy spuds are always a hit.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are plenty of recipes that repurpose mashed potatoes and transform them into something totally new.