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Mashed potatoes are a standard for holiday meals, but there is no rule that says you can't add your own touch to make the spuds as spectacular as the rest of the menu.

You can spice them up with garlic or cheeses, bacon and onions are both popular as add ins... or bake them as a casserole. For a low cal alternative try stirring chicken broth or buttermilk into mashed potatoes, instead of milk and butter. Cook the potatoes in chicken broth and garlic instead of water to add extra taste without extra calories.

These collections offer advice to help you decide which potatoes make the best mashed, what to do about lumpy or soupy disasters and just about anything else you might need to know about the mighty mashed potato. Try a new recipe for your next festive meal...

More about how to make mashed potatoes around the Web:

The Healthy Potato - The United States Potato Board (USPB) is a good place to start if you're looking for potato recipes. With a search offering a drop down menu, you can pick the recipe section you want - and there are plenty to choose from.

The Idaho Potato Board - Mashed Potato Recipes - Idaho is one of the biggest potato producers in the US and the advice and recipes they provide are sure to help you decide on the best ways to cook their specialty...

Hungry Jack Recipes - Hungry Jack doesn't grow potatoes. They are the company that puts them in boxes for the cook who would rather use the instant variety. If you're the type of chef who has no idea how to peel a potato, these recipes are your salvation. Gourmet presentations with instant mashed potatoes!

How to make perfect mashed potatoes 

Epicurious Mashed Potato Recipes - Tired of the same old mashed potatoes? This collection of recipes from Bon Appétit and Gourmet Magazines is sure to inspire your next festive meal.

Cooking With Kids - Hot Mashed Potato Salad - If you like to involve kids in your kitchen these recipes are the ideal solution. Easy to prepare and tasty, they help with making meal preparation time a family affair.

Big Spud - The Potato Recipe Collection - It may not be the prettiest site, but the collection of messages devoted to all aspects of potato cooking is a great resource for both the novice and experienced potato masher.

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