4 make ahead garlic 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

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)