Toss with warm cooked potato cubes. For variations on the mashed potato, try whipping cooked potatoes with skimmed milk, salt and pepper. Top with yogurt mixed with chives or finely chopped cucumber, dill and minced garlic. Or try stewed tomatoes and coarsely grated cheese, cottage cheese whipped with a little lemon juice, whipped margarine and poppy seeds or salsa. Other toppings include strips of stir fried chicken and vegetables with a dash of teriyaki sauce, crumbled cooked bacon mixed with lightly sauteed apples, or grilled Italian sausages spread with a grainy mustard.
Potatoes pack a lot of nutrients without packing a big price.
Some stores' specials offer a ten pound bag of potatoes for under two dollars.