Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients For Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes

This list of ingredients is short and sweet. You probably already have everything you need in your kitchen. You should definitely make these tonight with whatever you have planned for dinner. For exact measurements scroll to the bottom of the post.

Russet Potatoes: The star or the dish! They have the best texture for mashed potatoes in my opinion. Unsalted Butter: Gives your potatoes a rich flavor and creamy texture. Chicken Broth: Infuses a savory flavor into the potatoes as they cook. Cream Cheese: Provides a creamy texture and a tangy flavor that complements the potatoes. Garlic Powder: Adds that yummy savory flavor that makes everything better! Salt and Black Pepper: To taste!

Slow Cooker Million Dollar Mashed Potato Recipe

If you are looking for an easy side dish that doesn’t take much work and tastes amazing this is the recipe for you. Get them in the crock pot, set it, and finish when you’re ready to eat dinner.

Half Recipe: For a smaller amount of potatoes, cut the recipe in half. Cook about 2-2.5 pounds of potatoes in a 4-quart slow cooker according to the instructions in the recipe card. Vegetarian: You can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth if you would like to make these vegetarian. Additions: Add fresh herbs, grated parmesan, cheddar cheese, green onions or bacon bits to add some extra flare to these incredible potatoes. USE RUSSET: Stick with russet potatoes because they have a lower water content compared to waxy potatoes. They hold their shape and resist getting watery after hours of cooking in liquid. They are the best potatoes for this recipe. Gravy: If your family has to have gravy with their mashed potatoes. Make my brown gravy or easy turkey gravy.

Make Ahead: Place your potatoes in the slow cooker the night before. Just be sure they are fully submerged in the chicken broth, otherwise, the peeled potatoes will oxidize and turn brown. Alternatively, keep the cut and peeled potatoes in a bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Drain off the water before adding the potatoes to the slow cooker. Time Your Potatoes: I recommend cooking the potatoes according to when they finish cooking. You want them to be done with just enough time for you to mash and finish them before you plan to serve them. Otherwise, you may keep the finished potatoes warm in the slow cooker for up to 2 hours. Refrigerator: Million dollar mashed potatoes should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 5 days.