Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole Food

SLOW COOKER BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and dice them into one-inch cubes. Add to the slow cooker
• Add the chicken bouillon cubes and enough water to cover the potatoes.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
• When the cooking time is up, drain the water off the potatoes, leaving the potatoes in the slow cooker.
• Pour over the melted butter, sprinkle over the salt, pepper and onion powder. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until the desired texture is achieved. If you do not have a potato masher you can use a handheld mixer (the kind with 2 beaters) and blend until desired texture is achieved. I like some chunks of potatoes in this as baked potatoes have.
• Add the sour cream, half of the cheese, half of the bacon, and half of the green onions. Stir.
• Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and replace the lid. Cook on high for 20 more minutes.
• Sprinkle over remaining bacon and green onion and serve!

SLOW-COOKER LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven, adding water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash with cream cheese, sour cream, butter and milk. Stir in bacon, cheeses, onions and seasonings. Cover; refrigerate overnight., Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours.

SLOW COOKER LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place unpeeled whole potatoes in a 6 quart slow cooker. Pour chicken broth on top. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until fork tender. (Tip: Cut any larger potatoes in half so they're all similar size)
• Do not drain. Using an electric hand mixer or a potato masher, mash the potatoes with the broth until chunky smooth. (Use a mixer for a smoother texture and a potato masher for a chunky texture.)
• Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, Ranch dressing mix and black pepper to taste. Whip until fully incorporated.
• Add 1 cup cheese, bacon and green onion. reserving 2 Tbsp each crumbled bacon and onion to garnish the top. Mix well.
• Sprinkle the top with remaining cheese. Garnish with bacon and onion. Keep warm until serving.

SLOW COOKER LOADED MASHED POTATOES (WITH OPTIONAL BACON)

Steps:

• Add potatoes to a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Dot with the butter and sprinkle on the salt. Pour water or vegetable broth over the top. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low 7-8 hours, or until potatoes are fork-tender. Turn off the slow cooker, remove the lid, and let cool for a few minutes.
• Add 1/2 cup half-and-half and sour cream. Mash and stir with a potato masher until well-combined. Add more half-and-half for a thinner consistency, if desired. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and most of the scallions, reserving some of the green slices for garnish. Taste and add additional salt and some pepper if desired.
• Transfer to a medium-size casserole dish or serving bowl, piling the potatoes lightly. Add additional butter, if desired, and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and the remaining scallions. Pass with the bacon in a separate bowl so diners can top with bacon if desired (or leave it off if they prefer).

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except Cheddar cheese and bacon in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer on high until smooth. Spoon into lightly greased baking dish. Top with cheddar and bacon. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 additional minutes until cheese melts.

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place all ingredients, except cheese and bacon in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high speed until potatoes are smooth and creamy.
• Spoon mixture into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. If you prefer extra crispy bacon, reserve bacon and sprinkle at end of cooking. Cover.
• Bake 30 minutes or until heated through.

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 2 large casserole dishes.
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
• Add bell pepper and onion to the drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Combine potatoes, hot milk, butter, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat first on slow speed, then increasing to medium speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, eggs, bell pepper-onion mixture, and bacon. Beat again at medium speed until cheese is in smaller pieces, about 3 minutes. Fill each of the prepared casserole dishes 2/3 full of potatoes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and potatoes have puffed up, 30 to 35 minutes.

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Beat first seven ingredients in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
• Spoon mixture into lightly greased 13x9 pan.
• Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
• Cover and bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.