Chasing the ultimate mashed potatoes recipe? Stop clicking. This easy recipe yields supremely fluffy, ultra-creamy results that will complement Thanksgiving turkey, weeknight meatloaf, Sunday fried chicken, and anything else you can think of to serve with a pile of potato clouds. Yukon Golds reign supreme here-rich in flavor and naturally silky even before you add dairy, but yes, russets will work in a pinch.
There's something undeniably warm about walking into a Cracker Barrel. The scent of sizzling country-fried steak, stacks of golden pancakes, and biscuits fresh from the oven fills the air before you've even opened the menu. But one of the chain's made-from-scratch dishes keeps customers coming back for more than just nostalgia: the mashed potatoes with gravy. Brown gravy or sawmill gravy, your choice. Both are creamy, perfectly smooth, and deeply flavorful, with that rustic, homemade charm you just don't get from frozen alternatives.
With a focus on her Italian immigrant roots and a deep passion for both family and food, Lidia Bastianich is always ready to share tips, tricks, and favorite family recipes that she grew up loving. In a video on her official Facebook page, she reveals her Grandma Rosa's recipe for mashed potatoes with savoy cabbage. Bastianich explains the dish is ideal for making in large quantities and reheating the leftovers. This certainly makes it food fit for a feasting family and an easy recipe you can prepare on your own at home.