The better potato dish is mashed potatoes. It’s a great and simple recipe that’s creamy, smooth, and satisfying. Simply boil the potatoes and mix them together with the cream, cheese, and salt.

But you’ll also need a dish on the opposite side of the platter. Stir-fried vegetables, meatballs, chicken cordon bleu, and turkey with gravy are all suggestions. Here are our favorite four recipes for mashed potatoes.

4 Dishes to Serve With Mashed Potatoes

• Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Meatballs
• Stir-fried Vegetables
• Turkey and Gravy

1. Chicken Cordon Bleu

Preparation Time: 45 minutes + 20 minutes to cook

8 slices ham, 4 chicken breasts, 3 cups panko, 8 ounces Swiss cheese, 6 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper to taste

Uncooked cordon bleu may be refrigerated for up to a day before cooking.

Wrapped with ham, cheese, and chicken, with a panko crust! A forkful of chicken cordon bleu with mashed potatoes is just what you need in your life right now.

To begin, use a sharp knife to chop the uncooked chicken breasts horizontally. Using a rolling pin, pound the slices into a thin layer between two pieces of plastic wrap. Don’t apply too much force since you don’t want to break the meat.

Roll each chicken breast firmly with shredded Swiss cheese and ham pieces. If you don’t have any swiss cheese, use mozzarella or gruyere.

Refrigerate the chicken wraps for at least 30 minutes to ensure they stay together.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). When it’s done, heat the butter in a small pot and spread the panko out on a flat platter. Dip the chicken pieces in the panko, then in the butter.

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25–30 minutes, depending on size and filling.

To make the breading crisper, use crushed cornflakes for the panko.

2. Meatballs

Preparation Time: 50 minutes

1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 2 cups bread crumbs, 2 eggs, 2-3 yellow onions, 2-3 garlic cloves, cup water, fresh parsley and basil to taste

For a fuller flavor, use whole milk instead of water.

Mash potatoes go well with meatballs. You may serve them just out of the pan or with some tomato sauce.

The key to preparing juicy meatballs is to combine various types of ground beef. For the best results, use half beef and half pork.

In a large mixing bowl, moisten the bread crumbs by gradually adding water or milk. To the bowl, add the ground meats, eggs, fresh herbs of your choosing, and onions. Season with salt and pepper.

Knead the mixture to thoroughly incorporate everything. The idea is to combine the ground meats with the herbs, onions, and breadcrumbs.

When the meatball mixture is well combined, begin shaping it into uniformly sized balls. To keep them from clinging to your hands, grease them with oil.

Cook your meatballs in a large skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat. Make sure they are not overcrowded in the skillet; otherwise, it may be difficult to keep track of how well they cook. Serve immediately with a heavy sprinkle of parmesan.

3. Stir-fried Vegetables

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1-2 carrots, 10-12 mushrooms, 2 cups broccoli, 3-4 garlic cloves, baby corn (optional), cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, sesame seeds for garnish

Tip: Add tofu for protein and to increase satiety.

What should you do with those sad-looking veggies you purchased a while ago but didn’t get around to cooking while they were super-fresh? Now is your time to transform them into something delectable.

The recipe is simple, and the whole meal is ready in minutes. First, make the sauce, which will function as a thickening agent for the veggies.

In a small mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and broth. You may use vegetable or chicken broth, but for the umami taste, we recommend using diluted miso paste.

The rest is easy! To cook your vegetables, you’ll need a big skillet or a wok, which is a spherical, deep pan. Coat the saucepan or wok with olive or sesame oil and set it over medium heat to sizzle.

To the pan, add your chopped veggies. Do you have leftover green beans, snap peas, water chestnuts, or other vegetables? Stir-frying is a terrific way to use up those wilting veggies in your fridge, so go for it.

Cook for 5 minutes with the veggies. Pour in the mixture slowly and continue to heat for a few minutes, or until the sauce thickens. And there you have it!

If you want to add a little extra protein to your meal, combine it with tofu or grilled chicken chunks.

If you’re not sure which soy sauce to use, check out our soy sauce reviews!

4. Turkey and Gravy

Preparation Time: 2 hours

1 turkey breast (skin and bone intact, about 5 pounds), 6-7 tbsp butter + 4 tbsp for gravy 4 garlic cloves, 1 lemon, fresh thyme and sage leaves, salt and pepper 2 bouillon cubes, 2 cups boiling water, and 4 tablespoons flour

Tip: You can make bouillon cubes at home

Who says turkey and mashed potatoes are exclusively for Thanksgiving? This dish is so easy to make yet so delicious that you’ll want to make it all year!

To begin, preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking dish with sliced lemons and coat it with oil. In a mixing dish, combine the butter, minced garlic, fresh sage, and thyme leaves.

Coat the turkey breast with the butter mixture, lay it in the baking dish, and bake for 90 minutes.

Because the gravy is so fast to make, you should start making it immediately before you take the turkey out of the oven.

To create a flour roux, heat some butter in a skillet and gradually add flour as it melts. To produce a tea-like broth, crumble bouillon cubes into a container and add boiling water.

Allow the broth and butter-flour combination to boil for approximately 5 minutes, or until you have a thick gravy.

You may prepare your own bouillons by boiling veggies and then pureeing them in a blender. Freeze the puree on an oiled baking sheet.

Conclusion

Mashed potatoes are a delightful and versatile meal that can be turned vegan and gluten-free with little to no modifications. It goes nicely with a variety of meat recipes, including roasted turkey, meatballs, and cordon bleu, as well as vegetables. Try one of these meals the next time you prepare mashed potatoes.