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15 Perfect Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving

Posted by Michelle da Silva on September 20, 2017

Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without at least one potato dish, so we’ve rounded up our favourite recipes for your spread of plenty. You’re spoiled for choice, with over a dozen spud recipes to jazz up mashed potatoes, spotlight sweet potatoes, turn leftovers into next-day potato pleasures and so much more.

  • Grainy Mustard Mashed Potatoes
     
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    Grainy Mustard Mashed Potatoes

    <p>What's a holiday meal without mashed potatoes? Punch up your classic recipe with whole-grain mustard and sprigs of fresh thyme.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/grainy-mustard-mashed-potatoes/17099/" target="_blank"><strong>Tyler Florence’s Grainy Mustard Mashed Potatoes</strong></a></p>
  • Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pomegranate
     
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    Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pomegranate

    <p>Set it and forget about it with this slow-cooker recipe that adds the perfect festive touch to your holiday meals. Melt-in-your-mouth <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/photos/superfood-spotlight-best-sweet-potato-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sweet potatoes </a>are topped with a flavourful combination of lemon, walnuts and pomegranate seeds.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-sweet-potatoes-with-walnuts-and-pomegranate/19354/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Slow-Cooker Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts and Pomegranate</strong></a></p>
  • Two Potato Three Canadian Cheese Gratin
     
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    Two Potato Three Canadian Cheese Gratin

    <p>Wow guests with this cheesy potato gratin that combines freshly grated Parmesan, Asiago and Gouda. The addition of garlic, dried thyme leaves and grainy Dijon mustard keeps this family-friendly yet elegant.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/two-potato-three-canadian-cheese-gratin/12923" target="_blank">Two Potato Three Canadian Cheese Gratin</a></strong></p>
  • Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes
     
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    Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes

    <p>Classic mashed potatoes are dressed up with green onions and crème fraiche in this effortlessly elegant side dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/fresh-with-anna-olson/recipe/creme-fraiche-mashed-potatoes/8977/" target="_blank"><strong>Anna Olson’s Crème Fraiche Mashed Potatoes<strong></a></p>
  • Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
     
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    Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

    <p>Hasselback potatoes are thinly sliced into an accordion pattern before being roasted in the oven. The accordion slicing technique allow you to get flavour – in this case, fresh thyme and garlic – deep within every bite.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/hasselback-sweet-potatoes/20215/" target="_blank">Hasselback Sweet Potatoes</a></strong></p>
  • Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bananas with Honey
     
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    Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bananas with Honey

    <p>A play on sweet potato pie with mashed bananas, butter and honey. Topped with a crumble made from brown sugar, flour and pecans, this dish is ideal for the holiday harvest table.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/whipped-sweet-potatoes-and-bananas-with-honey/20189/" target="_blank">Tyler Florence’s Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bananas with Honey</a></strong></p>
  • Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
     
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    Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

    <p>Tender sweet potatoes are mashed with maple syrup and green onions in this humble, kid-friendly side dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-mashed-sweet-potatoes/10476/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes<strong></a>
  • Salty Sweet Potato Fries
     
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    Salty Sweet Potato Fries

    <p>French fries for Thanksgiving dinner? Yes, please! These are baked, not fried, and can be dressed with spices or herbs. Use both sweet potatoes and parsnips in this sweet-meets-salty recipe for the best flavour and prettiest presentation.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/salty-sweet-potato-fries/14264/" target="_blank"><strong>Salty Sweet Potato Fries<strong></a>
  • Mashed Potatoes Two Ways
     
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    Mashed Potatoes Two Ways

    <p>Serve up creamy mashed potatoes two equally decadent ways, and take simple mashed potatoes to the next level.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mashed-potatoes-two-ways/17571/" target="_blank"><strong>The Pioneer Woman's Mashed Potatoes Two Ways</strong></a></p>
  • Patti’s Sweet Potato Pie
     
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    Patti’s Sweet Potato Pie

    <p>It’s pumpkin pie’s sweeter cousin! This recipe mixes simple ingredients to create a velvety filling perfect for topping with creamy, homemade whipped cream.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pattis-sweet-potato-pie/19427/" target="_blank">Patti’s Sweet Potato Pie</a></strong></p>
  • Giada’s Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
     
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    Giada’s Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    <p>Garlic, fresh mozzarella, parmesan and fresh herbs give classic mashed potatoes an Italian twist for Thanksgiving.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/giadas-cheesy-mashed-potatoes/18971/" target="_blank"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis’ Cheesy Mashed Potatoes</strong></a></p>
  • Velvety Mashed Potatoes
     
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    Velvety Mashed Potatoes

    <p>Indulge in extra-creamy mashed potatoes with a master mashed potato recipe that doesn’t skimp on the cream, butter and salt. It’s a special occasion, after all.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/tyler-florences-velvety-mashed-potatoes/19208/" target="_blank">Tyler Florence’s Velvety Mashed Potatoes</a></strong></p>
  • Roast Turkey, Brussel Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash with Mixed-Herb Bacon Oil
     
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    Roast Turkey, Brussel Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash with Mixed-Herb Bacon Oil

    \<p>Mix your entire Thanksgiving dinner together in this fun recipe. It’s a great way to use up leftovers the next day, too, pairing perfectly with a hot cup of coffee.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/brunch-at-bobbys/recipe/roast-turkey-brussel-sprout-and-sweet-potato-hash-with-mixed-herb-bacon-oil/19116/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay's Roast Turkey, Brussel Sprout and Sweet Potato Hash with Mixed-Herb Bacon Oil</strong></a></p>
  • Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Cinnamon Sage Brown Butter
     
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    Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Cinnamon Sage Brown Butter

    <p>Switch up your Thanksgiving potato dish with this mouthwatering gnocchi recipe. The maple cinnamon sage brown butter sauce adds a ton of autumnal appeal.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="//www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sweet-potato-gnocchi-with-maple-cinnamon-sage-brown-butter/19243/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis’ Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Maple Cinnamon Sage Brown Butter</a></strong></p>
  • Vegan Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Cashew Butter
     
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    Vegan Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Cashew Butter

    <p>This surprising potato dish is totally vegan, but will fool any dairy-lover with its rich, roasted garlic cashew butter. As fun to make as they are to eat, we recommend doubling the batch – they’ll disappear fast!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/thanksgiving/blog/vegan-smashed-potatoes-with-roasted-garlic-cashew-butter/" target="_blank">Vegan Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Cashew Butter</a></strong></p> <p><em>Michelle da Silva is a Toronto-based writer who loves telling stories related to food.</em></p>
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