Mashed Potatoes with Toppers

Ingredients

• 2 2/3 cups water
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 2/3 cups potatoes buds instant mashed potatoes (dry)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (Or make your favorite Mashed potatoes)

Italian Pesto-Sour Cream Topper

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup basil pesto
• 2 tablespoons chopped drained roasted red peppers, from 7 ounce jar
• 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

Mexican Chili-Cheese Topper

• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, in sauce undrained

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can salsa-style diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1/2 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese (2-ounces)
• 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Directions

1. 1

   Make desired topper first: Make mashed potatoes; Heat water, milk, butter and salt in a 3-quart saucepan; remove from heat.

2. 2

   Stir in potatoes just until moistened.

3. 3

   Let stand 30 seconds then whip with fork until desired consistency.

4. 4

   serve with topper.

5. 5

   Italian Pesto-Sour Cream Topper; mix sour cream, pesto and bell peppers; spoon onto potatoes.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with olives.

7. 7

   Mexican Chili-Cheese Topper; cook beans and tomatoes in a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot; spoon onto potatoes.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with Cheese and onions.