6 make ahead cheddar mashed 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, egg, garlic powder, butter, melted, salt, cream cheese, almonds, sliced (optional), paprika (optional), bacon, cooked & crumbled, cheddar cheese, shredded

russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (use only russet potatoes or use 10 medium), cream cheese, softened (can use 8 ounces), sour cream (can use a little more), butter (cut into cubes, can use more if desired), onion powder, salt (or to taste), fresh ground pepper (optional and to taste), shredded cheddar cheese (to taste) (optional)

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)