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Savory Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
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Savory Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}

Use your slow cooker to cook potatoes for mashed potatoes. So easy!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 15 mins
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes (use a dryer potato such as russet or Norkotah)
  • 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
  • 4 ounces (weight) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup sour cream (low fat is fine)
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes. Cut in half lengthwise; then crosswise into thick chunks. You don't want small pieces because they will cook into a watery mush.
  • Add the salt. Then add enough water to nearly cover the potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on high about 4 hours or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
  • Drain the potatoes well. Keep them in the slow cooker for the remainder of the prep.
  • Mash the potatoes using an electric hand mixer or with a traditional potato masher. 
  • Add the cheese and mix well with the hand mixer or potato masher. Since the potatoes are hot, most of the cheese will melt. YUM!
  • Add the sour cream and the paprika. Start out with the smaller amount of the smoked paprika, then taste. Correct seasonings and add-ins to taste. If the potatoes are too thick for your personal preference, thin them with a small amount of warmed milk.
  • The potatoes can be kept warm in the slow cooker with the slow cooker on low until ready to serve.