Description
Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes are creamy, rich, and full of flavor, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. These mashed potatoes combine russet potatoes, butter, chicken broth, and cream cheese for a smooth texture and decadent taste, making them a perfect side dish for any meal or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Broth
- 5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
Seasonings and Add-ins
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the peeled and cut russet potatoes along with the chicken broth into a large slow cooker. Top the mixture evenly with the cubed unsalted butter.
- Cook Potatoes: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or alternatively set to high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain and Mash: Once cooked, strain the potatoes to remove the cooking liquid, reserving it. Mash the potatoes using a hand masher or potato ricer until you achieve your preferred consistency.
- Add Cream Cheese and Seasonings: Pour half of the reserved liquid back into the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle in the garlic powder and dot the top with cubed cream cheese. Cover the slow cooker and switch it to the warm setting for 20-30 minutes, allowing the cream cheese to soften completely.
- Stir and Adjust Consistency: Mix the softened cream cheese into the potatoes thoroughly. Add more reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach your desired smoothness. Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Keep Warm and Serve: Keep the mashed potatoes warm on the slow cooker’s warm setting for up to one hour before serving to maintain their creamy texture.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes for the best texture in mashed potatoes.
- Adjust the amount of reserved cooking liquid to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Butter and cream cheese add richness but can be adjusted for dietary preferences.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- These mashed potatoes keep well on the warm setting but should not be left for longer than one hour to preserve freshness.
