Party Potatoes!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cream cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and lighter in texture.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Colby cheese is typically less expensive and has a similar flavor.

bacon bits

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon bits

💰Cheaper: cooked bacon

Cooked bacon can be more economical depending on the brand.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into cubes.

Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.

Add sour cream, cream cheese, and butter to the potatoes and mash until smooth.

Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Transfer the potato mixture to a greased baking dish.

Spread the mixture evenly and top with additional shredded cheese and bacon bits.

Sprinkle paprika and parsley on top for garnish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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