5 ahead garlic cheddar mashed potatoes Recipes

russet potatoes (peeled but leave whole , or use yukon gold potatoes), head of garlic (broken into cloves, peeled and left whole ), butter (can increase to 1/2 cup), sour cream (may use low-fat), whipping cream (35% cream), shredded white cheddar cheese, green onion, chopped, salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese

potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed, bacon strips, chopped, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, butter, cubed, milk, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, chopped

olive oil or 1/2 oz vegetable oil, peeled chopped carrots, chopped yellow onions, chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, ground turkey or 5 -6 oz chicken, fennel seed, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, lemon pepper, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, frozen green pea, grated low-fat cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese or 2 -3 oz romano cheese, mashed potatoes (made ahead with reduced fat milk, horseradish or garlic, butter buds, white pepper and salt)

white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, cream cheese, softened, shredded light cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, light sour cream, garlic salt, milk (optional), paprika, chopped fresh chives (optional)