Thanksgiving Sides | How to make Homemade Mashed Potatoes | Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe Ever

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option

chives

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: parsley

Green onions offer a similar flavor profile at a lower cost

Rinse off the red potatoes and boil until fork tender.

Drain the potatoes.

Use a hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth.

Add half a stick of butter and one cup of French onion dip to the potatoes and mix until creamy.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of dill to the mixture and mix well.

Garnish with green onions, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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