Dinner Ideas with Mashed Potatoes: 71 Easy and Delicious Pairings

Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is filled with a delicious broccoli cheese mixture, seared in a skillet, and then baked to perfection. Super easy and super scrumptious

These delicious succulent Short Beef Ribs are prepped with a homemade dry rub and cooked in your slow cooker with sweet onions. Pair it with mashed potatoes for the perfect dinner idea.

Flaky Baked Cod with a delicious panko topping flavoured with Parmesan, fresh parsley and a little mustard.

A healthier alternative to fried breaded cod, but still perfectly crispy.

This is an ideal weeknight recipe that you can get on your plate in less than 30 minutes using your oven or Air Fryer.

Impress your holiday guests with this mouthwatering Vegan Wellington.

A savory lentil and mushroom filling is wrapped in golden, buttery pastry and served with homemade mushroom gravy.

A holiday main dish that’s sure to impress even the meat eaters at the table.

Got Cranberry Sauce? Use it up on this amazing Cranberry BBQ Meatballs from Scratch recipe that only takes a few minutes to prep.

You end up with mouthwatering, flavor-popping Cranberry BBQ Meatballs perfect for a holiday party or a football gathering

This Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Cream Cheese & Pepperoncini Peppers is loaded with flavor and is always a huge hit.

This pork loin is tender, easy and of course, delicious.

You'll love this saucy lemon artichoke chicken over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. It's an easy skillet dinner that will feed the whole family.

Making London Broil in the Crockpot yields a juicy, fork-tender roast beef swimming in a luscious, herby brown gravy, all with only 11 ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep.

This cozy, comforting slow cooker classic is a cold-weather favorite!

This delicious low carb, Keto Meatloaf recipe is the perfect comfort food and so easy to make. It's tender, juicy, and delicious, and it only takes 8 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep.

Plus, it's budget-friendly, family-friendly, and loaded with flavor.

Indulge in the simplicity of the Braised Lamb Shanks, where tender lamb shanks are slowly cooked to perfection in a delectable and sumptuous red wine sauce.

Instantly transform your home into a dining experience reminiscent of a gourmet restaurant.

This delicious and tender roast made in your slow cooker is an easy but special meal. The spunky horseradish sauce add a unique and wonderful flavor that is just perfect soaked up by a side of mashed potatoes.

Greek Lamb Meatloaf combines ground lamb, spinach, red onion, oregano, and mint for a wonderfully delicious, Greek-inspired meal. Add a sprinkle of feta cheese on top to bring the flavors all together.

fIf you’re new to cooking with ground lamb, this recipe is a very easy one to get started with and will be enjoyed by the whole family

Italian Herb Chicken is the perfect way to make a low carb and gluten free meal for the family. Simple ingredients full of flavor are the perfect way to make tender and juicy chicken every time.

Nothing says comfort food like this amazing Lentil Loaf with Maple Balsamic Glaze.

Made with sautéed vegetables, lentils and a medley of spices, this best vegan loaf recipe is also whole food plant based (WFPB) and gluten-free.

This Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with white wine sauce comes together in less than 30 minutes and is super flaky and flavorful.

The fish is seared on both sides and finished with a simple pan sauce full of butter, lemon, and white wine.

This easy Braised Steak and Onions recipe is a delicious one pot meal. It is made with beef that is simmered in a savory onion and tomato broth to tasty, fork tender perfection

This savory and juicy, roasted Boneless Turkey Breast with Herb Butter is perfect year-round and simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

With Lemon Herb Butter tucked under the skin and smeared all over the surface of the breast so that it drips down and bastes the turkey while it roasts, the crispy skin is loaded with flavor and the flesh is wonderfully juicy and moist.

Bursting with the robust flavor of Marsala wine and earthy mushrooms, these Chicken Marsala Meatballs are a gourmet twist on a comforting classic. It promises a dinner your tastebuds won't soon forget.

This Nut Roast recipe uses quinoa, nuts and lentils to make a tasty meat free alternative for a main meal.

All ingredients are plant based making it suitable for vegans. It pairs well with potatoes and vegetable sides.

Cooking Salmon in the Air Fryer gets the most incredible results. Succulent, tender, melt in your mouth flakey salmon fillets that are moist on the inside but crispy on the outside. It's quick, easy, and ready in just 10 minutes.

Prepare yourself for a culinary delight with this budget-friendly recipe for Eye of Round Roast Beef.

With a straightforward seasoning crust, this dish is an excellent choice for both special occasions and casual weeknight dinners.

If you’re in the market for a quick, simple, protein-packed, low-carb chicken dinner, you can stop your scrolling.

This ooey-gooey recipe for Spinach and Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts is about to solve all your dinnertime woes.

Made with just 10 basic ingredients and only 10 minutes of active prep, these air fryer chicken breasts are the weeknight savior you’ve been looking for!

This Baked Sockeye Salmon recipe is a foolproof way to prepare fish at home. Simple ingredients + 5 minutes of prep time, and a perfectly flaky piece of salmon with lemon and herbs will be ready

Juicy Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is full of creamy cheese and spinach, sweet cranberries and apricots then topped with the most delicious balsamic glaze on top.

This pork tenderloin may seem fancy, but it’s an inexpensive and delicious way to feed a crowd easily.

This dish always looks SO pretty on the table, especially for the holidays or a Sunday dinner.

he entire family will love this Panko Parmesan Baked Cod recipe. It uses simple ingredients for the crispy topping, making it a healthy recipe for busy weeknights.

Chicken Cordon Bleu might quickly become one of your family's favorite chicken recipes.

It’s crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside with ham and gooey melted swiss cheese, and it’s absolutely delicious.

Impress your family with this Roasted Duck Legs with Black Pepper Sauce recipe, a main dish that pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes.

The combination of succulent meat and the flavorful sauce makes this dish a unique centerpiece.

This superb Skirt Steak Marinade, a harmonious blend of herbs and sauces, assures a tantalizing, tender, and moist steak every single time.

Whether grilled to perfection outdoors or seared in a cast iron skillet on your stovetop, this recipe yields succulent, melt-in-your-mouth skirt steak.

These little nuggets of deliciousness taste like they were made at a fancy restaurant.

Simply sear some bite-size pieces of steak until they're perfectly crispy, and then smother them in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.

This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. The juicy Pork Tenderloin cooked to perfection with the sous vide method is the star of the show, but let's not forget about the tangy mustard cream sauce that takes it to another level.

Perfectly medium-rare Elk Backstrap seared in a cast iron pan with rich and flavorful sauteed mushrooms and a hint of rosemary and red wine.

This recipe is a great way to elevate a beautiful steak!

This vegan Meatless Meatloaf is easy to make, filling, and nutrient dense. It’s moist, juicy, and loaded with flavor.

Indulge in the savory goodness of Marinated Montreal Baked Chicken, cooked to perfection in the oven.

This recipe features tender and juicy chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of Montreal seasoning, herbs, and spices, resulting in a mouthwatering dish that's sure to impress.

With minimal effort and maximum taste, this oven-baked chicken recipe is a go-to option for a delicious and hassle-free meal.

Almond flour Breaded Chicken is such a flavorful recipe! It is a completely gluten-free chicken recipe, and gets crispy and delicious, thanks to the combination of almond flour and parmesan cheese for the crust.

This dinner is a whole family favorite, and very kid-approved. Make a big batch, because leftovers work super well on salads, or as an easy protein addition to any meal!

This Deviled Sausages recipe has been fine-tuned for the perfect balance of savoury, sweet and spice.

Cooked in one pot and taking less than 30 minutes to make, means this is the ideal mid-week family meal.

Serve with a helping of creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience.

If you're one of the few people that thinks turkey is boring or bland, this Butter Basted Turkey will absolutely change your opinion.

Amp up your holiday turkey with a savory butter seasoned with plenty of citrus, herbs, and savory spices. Each and every crevice of this turkey will be seasoned to perfection -- and you most definitely will not be mad at the leftovers!

Honestly, what isn't better when you add bacon to it?

These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breasts come together with 6 simple ingredients. Sprinkle in a bit of brown sugar for caramelization and let the smokey bacon work its magic.

Baked Bruschetta Chicken is so tender and bursts with fresh flavor for a perfect easy dinner.

Tender chicken breasts topped with melted cheese, juicy ripe tomatoes, sweet basil and just the right amount of balsamic vinegar bring everything together into a simple meal and easy to prep dinner that just melts in your mouth

The Mexican-inspired seasoning sets this Pistachio Crusted Chicken recipe apart from the others.

A sprinkle of cumin, paprika, cayenne and cinnamon gives this baked chicken a unique flavor that is still versatile enough to pair with just about anything.

Get dinner on the table fast with these super juicy and flavorful Oven-Baked Pork Chops that are ready in 30 minutes, start to finish. You can’t go wrong with these. They are practically effortless and yet taste like a million bucks.

This Benihana Hibachi Style Steak can be made right at home, restaurant style!

The best part is, no fancy flat top is required. All you need is a cast iron skillet, some delicious steaks, and 15 minutes

Oven Beef Tenderloin is great for any gathering and I make it for dinner on weeknights, occasionally, too.

If you’re looking for an easy recipe that will also be a crowd-pleaser for the holidays — or any other time — give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!

This super delicious Crispy Chicken Parmesan recipe with mozzarella cheese on top is crispy outside and juicy inside.

The original chicken parm recipe is simplified for the oven and gives the same cheesy, crispy delight, but with a healthier twist and less mess.

Stifado - Red Wine Beef Stew is a hearty, delicious dish perfect for a Sunday lunch. Tender melt-in-your-mouth beef, lots of fresh herbs, and delicate pearl onions are slowly cooked in an aromatic red wine broth.

Crispy Oven Fried Chicken is brined in buttermilk with herbs and spices, then coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked to golden brown perfection. The chicken is flavourfully seasoned while remaining moist under the crispy outer layer.

A hearty and satisfying dish, this recipe features Tender Pork Cooked with Sweet Peppers in a savory sauce.

With its warm flavors and robust textures, it pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes.

Whether you're planning a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish offers a delightful blend of taste and comfort.

These delicious little Meatloaf Muffins capture all that homestyle, old-fashioned meatloaf flavor your family loves.

But ... the quick-baking mini shape is extra kid-friendly, and ensures dinner is ready FAST. Plus, you can prep them ahead for a super-fast, comforting dinner on busy nights!

This ultra-simple, Quick Flank Steak recipe has been a family favorite for decades. You need just 2 ingredients … seriously, JUST 2! Yet it’s flavorful, tender and delicious, every single time

This easy Gluten-free Meatloaf is packed with grass-fed ground beef, shredded carrots, Italian seasoning, and pork Panko and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze topping. It tastes just like the kind mom used to make!

Delicious, healthy air fryer pork chops without any breading!

This is an easy way to use boneless or bone-in pork chops and whip up dinner in just 15 minutes. Serve with your favorite sides for an easy weeknight meal that tastes like elevated dining

This Air Fryer Schnitzel paired with a tangy twist of sweet and sour cabbage is the perfect easy dinner! This fuss-free recipe brings the best of German cuisine right to your dining table

Get ready to savor the taste of a hearty, melt-in-your-mouth Swiss Steak, made effortlessly in your Instant Pot.

This simple and quick recipe delivers robust flavors and a savory sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

This Boursin Chicken is a minimal ingredient dinner that’s ready in about 20 minutes! With a simple seared chicken and a creamy homemade Boursin cheese sauce, it’s an easy recipe for beginner cooks.

Here's an easy Spatchcock Chicken with a delicious citrusy marinade that goes well with mashed potatoes.

We love that you can cook this chicken on the grill in under an hour.

This recipe for Salmon Fish Cakes with Chives is a really good one for the kids to get stuck into.

They're simple, quick and tasty. Using frozen salmon fillets, there's no need to crumb them before baking. It's a perfect weeknight option for all the family.

These Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs are simply marinated with seasonings, lemon and olive oil. They are quickly pan seared until lightly browned and crispy and then roasted in the oven to juicy perfection

Fried Schnitzel is a quintessential German dish that is quick, easy and so delicious.

This schnitzel recipe can be made with pork, veal, turkey or chicken and is made even better with a cheesy fondue schnitzel sauce.

Coq au Vin Blanc is a cozy and comforting one pot meal that is perfect for serving to friends and family.

This simplified version of the traditional French dish features bone-in chicken that has been stewed in a buttery white wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms and pearl onions.

This easy Bison Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food. Made with ground bison meat, tangy ketchup, and savory seasonings, it makes for the perfect easy weeknight meal. Bison is high in protein and rich in flavor, making it a great choice for those looking to eat healthier.

This amazing Beef Stew comes together in an instant pot. Unique seasoning and vegetables create hearty, meaty flavors and one tasty stew, perfect to pair with mashed potatoes.

This spicy Crock-Pot Pepperoncini Pot Roast recipe is a simple, few ingredient recipe; literally only four ingredients.

Dump your ingredients in a slow cooker or crock pot, walk away for six hours and return to a juicy, flavorful, spicy, tender roast. It is perfect served over creamy mashed potatoes.

Tender, earthy lentils, sweet oniony leeks, and meaty mushrooms star in this creamy, rich, and hearty vegetarian skillet Lentil Pot Pie with a flaky pastry top.

This lentil pot pie is as comforting as it is impressive, and a store-bought puff pastry crust makes everything super easy.

Inspired by beef bourguignon, this Mushroom Bourguignon features rich, meaty mushrooms in a flavorful gravy.

Wild mushrooms brown and crisp, then simmer in a flavorful stew of mushroom stock, red wine, and vegetables.

Who doesn't love a meatball? And gravy? These kid-friendly Country Style Steak Meatballs will make everybody happy... no matter if served with mashed potatoes, creamy grits, over rice, or in toasted sub rolls for dunk'n in gravy!

Turkey Cutlets with a Leek and Sage Butter Sauce is a great option when you are bored with your "same-old menu" dishes.

Serve with a side of your favorite mashed potato recipe and sit back to enjoy the rave reviews!

Are you ready for a hearty and flavorful meal that practically cooks itself? If so, you’re in luck, because this is a mouth-watering Slow Cooker Rump Roast recipe.

Tender, juicy meat, savory root veggies, and a delicious jus team up for the ultimate comfort food meal.

Best of all? All you have to do is throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it work its magic. Weeknights just got a LOT easier.

There’s nothing more comforting & delicious than tender Beef Short Ribs & Gravy to serve with mashed potatoes. This easy Instant Pot recipe delivers fork-tender beef in record time.

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is a classic comfort food that makes its own gravy while it slow cooks.

Spoon these tender ground beef patties & mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes & fall in love.

You want Pulled Pork and you want it ASAP.

No worries! Just break out your Instant Pot to make quick work of that pork butt and you’ll be chowing down on tender, flavorful pulled pork in less than 2 hours (including prep and cook time!)

These Italian Stuffed Peppers are classic old-school comfort food and make a great weeknight meal.

The filling is a savory combo of those Italian American ingredients that we all love — Italian pork sausage, ground beef, fresh mozzarella, pecorino, herbs, spinach and tiny pasta — and the finished dish has a wonderful depth of flavor.