Everyone likes their mashed potatoes a different way, so why not have TWO kinds of mashed potatoes in one pan! I'm sharing with you French Onion Mashed Potatoes and Cheddar Bacon Mashed Potatoes to bring some pizzazz to your Thanksgiving table.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fold a square of aluminum foil into a 2-inch tall strip and place in the middle of a 9x13 inch pan.
For the French Onion Mashed Potatoes: Stir in half of the Gruyere cheese. Pour the mixture into half of the prepared 9x13 pan. Sprinkle the top with the remaining Gruyere cheese. Add 1/2 cup of French's Crispy Fried Onions around the border of the dish.
For the Cheddar Bacon Mashed Potatoes: Stir in half of the cheddar cheese and bacon. Pour mixture into the other half of the 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, 1/2 cup French's Crispy Fried Onions, and chives if desired.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the onions are golden. Serve.