I can’t believe the time has come where it is actually appropriate to talk about what we’re making for Thanksgiving. It’s ok to say where we’re going to be for Christmas. And it’s ok to start thinking about what the table is gonna look like and who’s gonna gift who what. It’s just too much for me. It feels rushed, like too much too soon so I’m starting slowly. I’m warming up to the idea that the holidays are near and I’m starting with this smoked gouda cheesy mashed potatoes. It feels right. This is also the kinda recipe that doesn’t really require any particular holiday to exist to enjoy. For this post, I teamed up with ALDI to bring you my new-favorite mashed potatoes, along with spiral cut double brown sugar ham. TIS THE SEASON. Mashed potato-making is serious business for me. I have some rules, albeit chill rules. #1 – They must be boiled to the point where they’re almost a little overcooked. #2 – And then drained and set out to dry for a bit. We want creamy mashed potatoes, not watery. #3 – A potato ricer is a must. The texture will be so fluffy and …

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