Mashed potatoes are made into cocktail party fare when served in a martini glass. Set up a topping bar by setting out bowls of shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sour cream, crispy onions and fresh chives. Let guests top their taters with whatever they please. Make sure you include spoons.
On a practical note: Rinse the martini glasses shortly after the party is over to spare yourself the trouble of scraping dried potatoes off your glassware (trust me, it’s no party).
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