Crock Pot Million Potatoes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
5 pounds russet potatoes
02 -
1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, cut into cubes
03 -
32 ounce carton chicken broth
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Salt, to taste
05 -
Black pepper, to taste
06 -
8 ounce package cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
07 -
1/4 cup milk (or more, to taste)
# Instructions:
01 -
Peel and cut the russet potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
02 -
Place the cut potatoes into the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
03 -
Dot the potatoes with 1/2 cup salted butter, cut into cubes, and pour 32 ounces of chicken broth on top.
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Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4-5 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
05 -
Carefully drain the excess broth from the cooked potatoes and place them back into the crock pot.
06 -
Mash the potatoes using a potato masher until smooth or leave slightly lumpy based on preference. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the remaining 1/2 cup salted butter, cream cheese, and 1/4 cup milk. Mash together until fully combined. Add more milk as needed for desired consistency.
08 -
Cover and keep the mashed potatoes on the warm setting of the crock pot until ready to serve.