Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes
Transform regular mashed potatoes into something more! This Million Dollar mashed potatoes recipe uses cream cheese and your slow cooker to create rich, creamy potatoes with zero stress.
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Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Russet potatoes peeled, diced
- 1 cup butter cubed, divided
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, cubed
- ⅓ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add the peeled and diced potatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth and half the butter.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Carefully drain the potatoes and return to the crockpot and turn to warm.
- Stir in the remaining butter, cream cheese, and milk.
- Use a potato masher or whisk a combine and the get the texture and consistency you like in mashed potatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy.
Notes
- Prep evenly - Peel and cut potatoes into similar sizes so they cook evenly. Use broth instead of water for more flavor.
- Season appropriately - Wait until the end to add salt (you can always add more but can't take it away). Try Italian or Ranch seasoning for different flavors.
- Boost flavor - Stir in mashed roasted garlic cloves or shredded cheese for extra yumminess!
- Garnish colorfully - Top with green onions, cheddar cheese, bacon, or jalapeñoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 1010mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
