Crockpot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
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3.9
Crockpot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe starts with peeled Yukon Gold potatoes cut into chunks and slow-cooked in chicken broth until fully tender, making them easier to mash and infusing flavor. After cooking, the potatoes are mashed directly in the crockpot with butter, cream cheese, and milk, ensuring creamy, smooth consistency. Sour cream adds tang, while grated cheddar provides a melty cheesy element. Fried, crumbled bacon introduces smoky flavor and savory bite, and chopped green onions bring a fresh oniony note.
The dish is seasoned with salt and pepper and stirred until cheese melts fully and everything is well combined. The slow cooker method allows for hands-off preparation and keeps the potatoes warm until serving, making it convenient for entertaining. These loaded mashed potatoes pair well with many main dishes as a rich and satisfying accompaniment.
Yukon Gold potatoes are preferred for their buttery texture but red or russet potatoes can be substituted. Leftover potatoes can be reheated with extra milk to maintain creaminess. The recipe advises adjusting milk quantity to reach a preferred consistency, providing flexibility to taste.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds potato Yukon gold variety
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup milk more as needed
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup Bacon fried and crumbled
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into 1 inch chunks. Add to a slow cooker with the chicken broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours, until the potatoes are very tender and easily mashed.
- Add the milk, butter, and cream cheese to the slow cooker and mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Stir the sour cream, grated cheddar, fried bacon, green onions, salt, and pepper into the potatoes. Continue stirring until cheese has melted and potatoes are well mixed. Add more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve immediately or use the 'warm' function on your slow cooker to keep the potatoes warm until ready to eat.
Notes
- Yukon Gold potatoes are preferred for creaminess, but red or russet potatoes work well too.
- When reheating leftovers, add additional milk to maintain creamy texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 847mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 6.4mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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