This all-occasion Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole compliments a variety of entrees. It's made entirely in a slow cooker, and packed with flavor. After mashing, the top is sprinkled with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and a dollop of sour cream. A light sprinkling of green onion finishes off this impressive dish perfect for busy oven days or hectic holiday meals.
Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
If your family is like mine, you can never go wrong with a potato side dish. Spuds aren't only affordable but, super versatile as well. When I'm entertaining or on busy oven days, I love coming up with scrumptious slow cooked versions to make and serve. My Slow Cooked Sweet Potato Casserole is a family holiday favorite. When I develop a recipe for my website, I'm always thinking as the busy Mom that I am, and try to steer away from too many "special" ingredients. In keeping with that thought, the ingredients you'll need for this recipe are easy to find and the technique can be mastered by cooks of all skill levels. For your convenience, I've also included the oven method as well.
Slow Cookers are Perfect For Freeing Up Ovens
When entertaining, the oven can do double duty preparing a meal. Dust off that slow cooker and with minimal effort you can make this Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole and impress your family for dinner tonight. Other potato reecipes you may like to try are these Crock Pot Baked Potatoes from Well Plated and Crockpot Funeral Potatoes. from Show Me the Yummy.
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Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 5 lb Yukon Gold or Red Potatoes stems, blemishes removed
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 8-oz chive and onion cream cheese softened
- 1 8-oz sour cream
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 0.4-oz package dry Buttermilk Ranch Dressing mix
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onion plus 2 Tbsp for garnishing
Instructions
- Place unpeeled whole potatoes in a 6 quart slow cooker. Pour chicken broth on top. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until fork tender. (Tip: Cut any larger potatoes in half so they're all similar size)
- Do not drain. Using an electric hand mixer or a potato masher, mash the potatoes with the broth until chunky smooth. (Use a mixer for a smoother texture and a potato masher for a chunky texture.)
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, Ranch dressing mix and black pepper to taste. Whip until fully incorporated.
- Add 1 cup cheese, bacon and green onion. reserving 2 Tbsp each crumbled bacon and onion to garnish the top. Mix well.
- Sprinkle the top with remaining cheese. Garnish with bacon and onion. Keep warm until serving.
Notes
My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Meredith
About how many servings does this make?
Melissa
That depends entirely on the appetites of those you're serving. 12 smaller portions, 8 larger.
Meredith
Perfect! Thank you! Can't wait to try it this weekend.
Julie
Can you make this a day before then reheat?
Melissa
I'm not certain if you mean reheat in the slow cooker or in an oven dish. I'll assume the slow cooker. You could gently reheat it, yes. Wait and garnish just before serving.
Joan
Great recipe for a holiday meal!
Becky Hardin
Making this for Christmas dinner! Always gone in minutes.
John Beckett
Loved the flavor. Consistency reminded me more of a thick potato soup. I added a little instant potatoes to get a thicker consistency. Will definitely make this again. Thanks for the recipe
Melissa
This should not turn out like soup at all. Please make sure you used the proper amount of potatoes. Also please note, some potatoes have less starch content than others which could effect the texture.
John Beckett
You're right. Just realized where I doubled the liquid by mistake. Well I think I accidentally discovered a new potato soup recipe by doubling the liquid. Thank you Melissa. Its very flavorful.
Melissa
Love it, John!
Erin
This saved the day when my oven and stove were full. Thank you!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
You have all the best toppings here! Amazing!
Barbara Schieving
Such a great, flavorful way to serve potatoes.
Toni
My family absolutely loves this recipe! It's everything you'd want with potatoes and so easy to make.
Liz
This was delicious!!! And perfect since my ovens were both in use and my family wanted potatoes!
Nancy Romaine
Melissa, your dishes always look so elegant! You sure turn out some delicious looking food!! I'm going to make this side dish when my kids come for Christmas. Can hardly wait.
Melissa
Hi Nancy, thank you for such a kind note. I hope your family enjoys this casserole as much as we do. Sending my best Christmas wishes to you all.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
These look unreal!!!!! YUM!
Melissa
Thank you, Jen!