Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes
Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes is a dish featuring a rich blend of creamy butter, sour cream, and cream cheese. This luxurious side dish boasts a velvety texture and irresistible flavor, making it the perfect accompaniment to any meal or holiday feast!
Equipment
- 1 Crock Pot
Ingredients
- ¼ cup milk
- 5 lb russet potatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
- ½ cup salted butter, cut into cubes
- ½ cup salted butter, cut into cubes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 32 oz carton chicken broth
Instructions
- Start by peeling and chopping 5 pounds of russet potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
- Place these chunks into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Scatter 1/2 cup (1 stick) of salted butter, cut into small cubes, over the potatoes.
- Pour a 32-ounce carton of chicken broth over the top, ensuring the potatoes are well covered.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once cooked, carefully drain any excess broth from the potatoes and return them to the crock pot.
- Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth, or leave some lumps if that’s your preference.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) of salted butter, cut into cubes, along with an 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese, also cut into cubes, and 1/4 cup of milk.
- Mash everything together until well combined, adding more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Once the potatoes are ready, cover them and set the slow cooker to the warm setting until you're ready to serve.
Notes
- For the best texture, use starchy potatoes like Russets or Yukon Golds.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of milk and butter based on your preference for creaminess