Boil 6-8 potatoes until cooked, drain and add salt and one of the following:
* 2 Tbs butter and 1 tsp dried dill
* 2 Tbs olive oil and 1 tsp thyme or parsley
* 2 Tbs bacon bits
Mash boiled potatoes, add 1 cup milk, 2 Tbs butter, and salt and pepper OR use mashed potato mix. Then add one or two of the following:
* 2 Tbs bacon bits or small cubes of ham
* 2 Tbs diced garlic
* 2 Tbs dried chive flakes
* 1 Tbs red pepper flakes
* 1 Tbs Dijon-style mustard
* 1/2 cup of cheese (cheddar, gouda, parmesan)