Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes Food

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 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 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 MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In crock pot, add 2 cups of water and potatoes.
• Cook on high for 1-2 hours or until potatoes are very soft to touch.
• Water should be almost evaporated and potatoes will mash when gently touched. If you have a lot of water leftover, drain it off. If you have under 1/2 cup, go ahead and leave it. This will help keep your potatoes from over drying while waiting for dinner to be done- so you can make them ahead of time.
• Add cream, butter, garlic and mash well using hand mixer or mashing utensil, right there in the crock pot.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep potatoes on medium or low for up to 2 hours, or until ready to serve.

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).

CROCK POT LOADED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place your cubed potatoes in the bottom of a lightly greased 4 quart slow cooker
• In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, cream cheese, butter and garlic with a fork until well combined
• Pour chicken broth over potatoes
• Spread cream cheese mixture over potatoes
• Sprinkle cheese on top
• Top with crumbled bacon
• Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours

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 MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, water and butter in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 3-1/2 to 4 hours (or on LOW 6 to 7 hours).
• Microwave milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. Add to potatoes along with the sour cream and pepper. Mash until smooth. Add 1 cup cheese; stir until melted.
• Top with onions and remaining cheese.