Potato prices are lower now than I have seen them in years, and they can provide a great supplement to your family meals. I bought a 10-pound bag of Idaho Russets for 99 cents recently. Not only do potatoes contain plenty of fiber, they are also used in lots of recipes. You really can’t go wrong stocking up on potatoes.

Looking for a healthier alternative? Try Yukon Gold varities or go for sweet potatoes or yams. They offer even more nutrients.

Here are a few ways to use potatoes before, during, and after Thanksgiving and stretch your food budget.

·         Mashed potatoes (endless varieties)

·         Scalloped potatoes

·         Baked potato bar (endless varieties)

·         Twice-baked potatoes

·         Potato skins

·         Hash browns

·         Hash brown casserole

·         Potato soup

·         Roasted rosemary and garlic cubed potatoes

·         Oven fries

·         Homemade French fries

·         Potato salad

·         Au gratin

Also….

·         In a casserole

·         In the crockpot with a roast

·         In pancakes