Slow Cooker Country Chive And Ranch Smashed Potatoes Recipes

SLOW-COOKER COUNTRY CHIVE AND RANCH SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into halves or fourths as needed to make similar-size pieces. Place in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add water; mix well to coat all pieces.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
• Gently mash potatoes with fork or potato masher. Stir in potato topper, dressing mix (dry) and chives. Stir in half-and-half until potatoes are soft consistency. Potatoes will hold on Low heat setting up to 1 hour; stir occasionally.

CROCK POT GARLIC SMASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Halve or quarter potatoes as necessary to make similar size pieces.
• Place in a 4 to 6 quart crock pot.
• Add garlic, oil, salt and water; mix well to coat all potato pieces.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until potato pieces are tender.
• With a fork or potato masher, mash potatoes and garlic.
• Stir in cream cheese until well blended.
• Stir in enough milk for soft serving consistency.
• Serve immediately, or cover and hold in slow cooker on LOW setting for up to 2 hours.
• I have used a 3 ounce piece of cream cheese, cubed, in place of the tub of cream cheese and chives and onions.

SLOW-COOKER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Toss the potatoes, butter, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add 1 cup of water, then cover and cook on high until the potatoes are tender, about 4 hours. (The potatoes might have browned lightly in spots but that is okay.)
• Remove the lid and add the sour cream and 1 1/2 cups warm milk to the potatoes. Use a potato masher to smash the potatoes until they are mostly smooth. If the potatoes need to be thinned out, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup warm milk. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Garnish with chives.

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.