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Crock Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Description

This Crock Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe is a delicious, creamy, and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, and you can have a comforting and flavorful dish ready in no time. The potatoes are cooked in a slow cooker, which creates a creamy and velvety texture, and the addition of butter and cream cheese adds a subtle richness to the dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit at any gathering!

Prep Time

This Crock Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe requires minimal preparation. All you need to do is peel and cube the potatoes, mince the garlic, and measure out the remaining ingredients. This should only take about 10 minutes of prep time.

Cook Time

Once the ingredients are prepped and in the slow cooker, the potatoes need to cook on low heat for 4-5 hours. After that, you can mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency. The total cook time for this recipe is 4-5 hours.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Place the potatoes, garlic, butter, cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.

3. Use a potato masher or an electric mixer to mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.

4. Stir in the chopped parsley and serve.

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Potato masher or electric mixer

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can substitute the milk with heavy cream. You can also add other seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, and/or dried herbs to the potatoes for extra flavor.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 250 calories, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 310mg, Carbohydrates: 28g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Protein: 6g

Recipe Tips

For a lighter version of this recipe, you can replace the cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese. You can also reduce the amount of butter and/or use a low-fat milk. To make the potatoes even creamier, you can add a few tablespoons of sour cream to the mashed potatoes. Finally, you can top the potatoes with shredded cheese, bacon bits, or chives for a flavorful and colorful garnish.


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