Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Creamy, indulgent mashed potatoes made in a slow cooker using russet potatoes, butter, cream cheese, and a splash of milk for a rich, comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Supports 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 5 lb russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
Dairy
- 1/2 cup salted butter, cut into cubes (1 stick)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup milk (plus more as needed)
Liquids
- 32 oz carton chicken broth
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare and load potatoes, Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch pieces and place them in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add butter, Scatter 1/2 cup salted butter, cut into cubes, over the potatoes.
- Add broth, Pour the 32-ounce carton of chicken broth over the potatoes, making sure they are well covered.
- Cook, Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mash, Drain excess broth and return potatoes to the crock pot. Mash with a potato masher until smooth, or leave some lumps if you prefer.
- Finish, Add the remaining 1/2 cup butter (cubed), cream cheese (cubed), and milk (1/4 cup). Mash until well combined, adding more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Keep warm, Cover and set the slow cooker to the warm setting until ready to serve.
- Serve, Spoon onto plates and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra smooth potatoes, you can whip with an electric mixer after mashing.
- If you prefer lighter potatoes, reduce the butter by 2 tablespoons and increase milk by 2 tablespoons.
- Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or slow cooker on low.
Keywords: mashed potatoes, slow cooker, creamy potatoes, comfort food, potato side dish
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