This all-occasion Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole compliments a variety of entrees. It’s made entirely in the 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.
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. 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.
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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
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 0.4-oz package dry Buttermilk Ranch Dressing mix
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 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.
Recipe Notes
Oven method:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Dice potatoes into equal size pieces. Cook in a large pot filled with salted water for 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well. Transfer to mixing bowl then proceed with recipe from Step 3. Spread in baking dish, dot the top with butter. Bake for 40-45 minutes until heated through and the top is golden. Garnish with bacon and green onion before serving.
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
These look unreal!!!!! YUM!
Melissa says
Thank you, Jen!
Nancy Romaine says
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 says
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.