Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_carb'], recipe: peel, cube, boil, drain and "mush" potatoes to the consistency you like (i like them lumpy, but my kids like smaller pieces). in separate pan, melt butter, add flour and cook while stirring for about a minute or so. add half the milk and stir until lumps are out of flour mixture. add remaining milk and on med-high heat, heat to a boil. stir almost constantly or it will scorch. after boiling, turn heat off and add remaining ingredients.

Target recipe: saute chopped onion in butter and olive oil, until translucent. add chopped potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and ground thyme. simmer gently for about 15 minutes til potatoes are tender, but not falling apart. add neufchatel cream cheese ~ stir until dissolved, over the lowest possible heat. add sharp shredded cheddar cheese ~ stir until dissolved, over the lowest possible heat. remove from heat ~ wait 10 minutes ~ stir and serve. top with crumbled bacon, if desired.