7 Mouth-Watering THANKSGIVING SIDE DISHES That Will BLOW YOUR MIND! | Easy HOLIDAY SIDE DISH RECIPES

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Buttermilk provides a similar tangy flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often less expensive than butter.

In a large bowl, add 8 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of cottage cheese. Mix together.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons of dried parsley to the mixture. Stir to combine.

Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture, reserving 1/2 cup for topping. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, prepare 2 packages of 24 oz precooked mashed potatoes, about 5 cups total. Ensure they have salt, pepper, butter, and milk already mixed in.

Combine the potato mixture with the cheese mixture, mixing well to combine.

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray and transfer the potato mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.

In the same bowl used for the potatoes, combine 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs (or crushed Ritz crackers), 3 tablespoons of melted butter, and the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Mix together.

Spread the topping evenly over the potato mixture in the baking dish.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes uncovered.

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