Slow Cooker Country Chive And Ranch Smashed Potatoes Recipes

SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES WITH SOUR CREAM AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Toss together the potatoes, melted butter, salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker. Cook on high until the potatoes are very tender, stirring once or twice if possible to encourage even cooking, about 4 hours.
• Add the sour cream and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and mash the potatoes with a masher until they are smooth and creamy. Just before serving, fold in the chives and season again with black pepper. Taste and add more salt only if necessary.

SLOW-COOKED RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon., Place potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, soup, milk, dressing mix and reserved drippings until blended; stir into potatoes. Sprinkle with bacon., Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 7-8 hours. Top with green onions.

CHIVE AND RANCH SMASHED POTATOES (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into fourths or bite size pieces.
• Spray crock pot with cooking spray place potatoes in slow cooker with water and cook for 5-6 hours on low.
• mash potatoes with potato masher or fork.
• Stir in potatoes topping, ranch mix, and chives.
• Stir in half and half until potatoes are soft consistency.
• salt and pepper to taste.
• Optional: you can use milk or lactose free milk in place of half in half in this recipe.
• You can also do this on the stove top to save time.