The Best Food In Costa Rica You MUST Try Before You DIE

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Peel and chop potatoes into even pieces.

Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water.

Add salt to the water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Cook potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add butter and mash the potatoes until smooth.

Stir in milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.

Mix in cheese until melted and well combined.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion, mixing thoroughly.

Season with black pepper and additional salt to taste.

Serve warm as a side dish.

Cooking Techniques

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