How to Make Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes | The Best Side Dish Recipe

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

bacon bits

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika adds flavor without meat.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective substitute for butter.

Wash, peel, and dice 3 lbs of russet potatoes.

Place the potatoes into a pot and cover with water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook until tender.

Drain the water from the potatoes.

Use a potato masher to gently mash the potatoes.

Add 3 tablespoons of butter and 4 oz of softened cream cheese to the mashed potatoes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add 1/2 cup of half and half to the mixture.

Continue mashing or use an electric hand mixer for a lighter texture.

Place the mashed potatoes into a casserole dish.

Top with 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Top with diced green onions before serving.

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