To turn your mashed potatoes into a loaded casserole, add 1 cup of shredded cheese and ½ cup of sour cream to the cream cheese, butter, and seasonings, reducing the heavy cream to ½ cup.

Elevate your typical mashed potatoes by whipping them together with creamy Brie cheese, salt, a splash of half-and-half, and some spices.

Tip: Slice three or four potatoes using a mandolin on the thinnest setting. Cut the remaining potatoes using a slightly ...