Slow Cooker Country Chive And Ranch Smashed Potatoes Food

SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Toss together the potatoes, melted butter, salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Cook on high until the potatoes are very tender, stirring once or twice if possible to encourage even cooking, about 4 hours.
• Add the sour cream and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and mash the potatoes with a masher until they are smooth and creamy. Just before serving, fold in the chives and season again with black pepper. Taste and add more salt only if necessary.

SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY CHIVE AND RANCH SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into halves or fourths as needed to make similar-size pieces. Place in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add water; mix well to coat all pieces.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
• Gently mash potatoes with fork or potato masher. Stir in potato topper, dressing mix (dry) and chives. Stir in half-and-half until potatoes are soft consistency. Potatoes will hold on Low heat setting up to 1 hour; stir occasionally.

SLOW-COOKER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Toss the potatoes, butter, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add 1 cup of water, then cover and cook on high until the potatoes are tender, about 4 hours. (The potatoes might have browned lightly in spots but that is okay.)
• Remove the lid and add the sour cream and 1 1/2 cups warm milk to the potatoes. Use a potato masher to smash the potatoes until they are mostly smooth. If the potatoes need to be thinned out, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup warm milk. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.

SLOW COOKER LOADED MASHED POTATOES WITH RANCH

Steps:

• Halve or quarter potatoes into 1- to 1 ½-inch chunks. Place in slow cooker.
• Add ghee or butter, liquid, garlic and salt.
• Place lid on slow cooker and set heat to HIGH. Cook 4 hours or until potatoes are tender and mashable.
• Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash potatoes adding additional water or broth as needed to achieve desired consistency.
• Add bacon, ranch dressing, cheese and chives and stir well to combine. Top with additional cheese, a drizzle of ranch and a sprinkle of bacon and chives if you'd like.
• Serve immediately or hold in slow cooker set to 'Warm' until ready to serve.

CHIVE SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and bouillon in a Dutch oven and cover with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes., Drain and return to pan. Mash potatoes with cream cheese, cream, butter, salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.

V'S DO-AHEAD SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, water, and butter into a slow cooker.
• Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Cover, and cook High for 4 hours.
• Do not remove the excess water from slow cooker. This adds to the creamy texture.
• Mash potatoes with a masher or electric beater, adding the desired amount of warm milk to achieve a creamy consistency.
• Keep warm on low until serving.
• My slow cooker has a warm setting which it automatically goes to once cooking time has been reached. Potatoes keep consistency for a couple of hours after mashing. Just keep the lid on the slow cooker and serve directly from there.

SLOW-COOKER PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a slow cooker.
• Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the slow cooker with meat. Stir in onion, green peppers, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
• Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

CHIVE AND RANCH SMASHED POTATOES (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into fourths or bite size pieces.
• Spray crock pot with cooking spray place potatoes in slow cooker with water and cook for 5-6 hours on low.
• mash potatoes with potato masher or fork.
• Stir in potatoes topping, ranch mix, and chives.
• Stir in half and half until potatoes are soft consistency.
• salt and pepper to taste.
• Optional: you can use milk or lactose free milk in place of half in half in this recipe.
• You can also do this on the stove top to save time.