I'm taking a quick break from trying to get ready for Thanksgiving at my house. Put some Pine Sol in the sink water so I could wash the cupboards down. Chicken in the oven. God what a horrible smell the two mixed together.....

Anyhow.....

I need some good ideas to spice up the mashed tators for Thanksgiving Dinner. I can google but I figure I'd ask the experts. I think there is some kind of mashed potatoes you can make ahead of time and put in a crockpot. Sound familiar to anyone? Recipes please!

Fresh mint, butter, and sour cream. Most mashed potatoes will reheat well in a crockpot set to low.

I went to a mexican restuarant once that had just mopped the floors with Pine Sol..it was truly sickening!

To spice up the taters, try sprinking a bit of marijuana on them.

Mint?..........wow. Never would have thought to put mint in mashed potatoes.

I had to open a window the smell was so gross.

Ummm, I don't think my mom would appreciate pot on the tators.....:) Plus, that's not something I keep in my spice cupboard.

I have always had good luck at this site. good luck
http://allrecipes.com/Default.aspx

thank you....I will check that out later on tonight.

add some garlic mrs. dash!


[I am on a mrs. dash kick ]

Luvs me the Mrs. Dash Tanya....I use the lemon pepper one all the time and the all spice deal is perty good too.

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 5 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste
* 3 cubes chicken bouillon
* 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
* 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
* 1/2 cup butter
* salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the potatoes, garlic, and bouillon until potatoes are tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving water. In a bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, adding reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.
2. Transfer the potato mixture to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Think I'll try this one. Thanks SolitaryMan!

Heather, that one sounds good! Too rich for my diet though

a couple different things can be tried.

1. Mix in shredded cheese and MINCED garlic to taste


2. if you like ranch, add some powdered ranch to the mixed potatos


3. For soemting spicier, mince up some fresh jalepeno peppers and
mix those in with the mashed potatos


I have tried all three of these recipes and they work out excellent

Oh heck, it's Thanksgiving!

Like the ranch idea. I was trying to get at something that I can do ahead of time so I'm not cooking while everyone else is visiting.

ah heck... I'm doing good with lossing weight... don't want to ruin it now! LOL Plus I have to account for the whole pumpkin pie I plan on eating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner over the weekend

Priorities!!
That's great on the weight loss.....you go girl!