Your slow cooker can provide mashed potatoes without the stress. They are delicious, creamy and full of flavor.
5 lb. red, yellow, or white potatoes, peeled
3/4 c. vegetable (or chicken) broth
1/2 t. onion powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/4 c. melted butter
1/4 c. sour cream
1 T. fresh parsley
2 T. cream cheese (optional
warm milk or cream, to taste
1/2 t. salt, or to taste
1/4 t. pepper, or to taste
Peel the potatoes; cut into 1 inch chunks.
In a 4 qt. slow cooker, add the potatoes, chicken broth, garlic and onion powders.
Cover; cook on High 3-4 hours or on Low 6-7 hours, until fork tender.
Stir potatoes once each hour.
When tender, use a hand mixer to mash the potatoes until smooth. Stir in the butter, sour cream, parsley, and cream cheese and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add warmed milk or cream to reach the desired consistency.
Serve immediately or keep on the warm setting until serving.
10 servings.