If you want to serve a classic side that will please every palate at your holiday gatherings, try a potato bar -- they're as fun to plan as they are to use.
Narrower than their classic counterpart, the gangly potato product ... but a heap of shoestring fries are easy to make at home and are a major crowd-pleaser. Plus, they pair well with sandwiches ...
which you bring home in a box to rehydrate at home. Of course, boxed mashed potatoes are noticeably missing that homemade touch. They turn out completely smooth, with a bit of a boxed flavor.