How To Make Mashed Potatoes For Thanksgiving 2016: Recipes And Tips For Cooking The Side Dish

Mashed potatoes are a classic — and nearly universally liked — Thanksgiving side dish. But if you're a rookie cook, you might not know how to make the fluffy, creamy concoction.

We'll walk you through it below. But first, some tips.

You'll want to buy russet or Yukon gold potatoes, because they're the starchiest and most buttery varieties, according to Epicurious. You'll want about a half of a pound of potato per person you're serving.