It's safe to say that when it comes to main meal sides, mashed potato is a clear contender for the most popular.
Smooth and savoury, mashed potato both warms our insides and fills our stomachs. It's also one of our most favourite dishes to whip up in a flash- especially in the cooler months.
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Traditionally, mashed potatoes are made by mashing (yes it's that obvious) potatoes after they have been thoroughly steamed or boiled, with milk, butter, salt, and pepper mixed in.
Below, we've compiled a collection of our favourite ways to make mashed potato as well as our favourite recipes to cook at home with mash potato on the side.