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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Creamy make-ahead crockpot mashed potatoes that free up your stove, about $0.86 a serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lb russet potatoes peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks ($4.00)
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth ($0.40)
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed ($0.15)
  • 1½ tsp salt plus more to taste ($0.03)
  • 4 tbsp butter ($0.70)
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened ($0.95)
  • ½ cup milk warmed ($0.20)
  • ½ tsp black pepper ($0.03)
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped, optional ($0.40)

Method
 

  1. Add the potatoes, broth, garlic and salt to a 6 quart slow cooker and stir.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3½ to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Add the butter and cream cheese and mash right in the slow cooker with a potato masher.
  4. Stir in the warm milk a little at a time until the potatoes are as creamy as you like. Season with pepper and more salt to taste.
  5. Top with chives and serve, or keep on the WARM setting for up to 2 hours.

Notes

Costs are estimates based on average US grocery prices for the amount used.