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Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword slow-cooker-loaded-mashed-potato-casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 458kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 5 lb Yukon Gold stems, blemishes removed
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese softened
  • 1 8 oz container sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salted 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. 

Notes

Dry Ranch dressing mix will likely have ample salt for the entire dish. Taste and add more salt to your personal taste.
Baked Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole:
  • 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 onions before serving. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2mg