Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

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By Monica Servings: Makes 7 cups

Ingredients

5 lbs. Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1" cubes

2 cups water

1 cup low sodium chicken broth (substitute vegetable broth for vegetarian version)

1-½ teaspoons kosher salt

¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons butter

1 12-oz. can evaporated milk

subheading: OPTIONAL FOR MAKE-AHEAD:

6 ounces cream cheese, softened

8 ounces sour cream

Directions

Soak the peeled, chopped potatoes in water for at least 30 min. to leech out some of the starch and avoid gluey potatoes.* Spray 6 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add drained and rinsed potatoes, water, and broth. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours (slow cooker temperatures may vary), or until potatoes come apart easily when pierced with a fork. Drain potatoes and return to slow cooker. Add salt, pepper and butter. Use electric mixer or potato masher to mash potatoes in slow cooker bowl. Gradually add evaporated milk until desired consistency.** Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve right away or cover and keep warm on low setting for up to 2 hours. Soak the peeled, chopped potatoes in water for at least 30 min. to leech out some of the starch and avoid gluey potatoes.* Spray 6 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add drained and rinsed potatoes, water, and broth. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours (slow cooker temperatures may vary), or until potatoes come apart easily when pierced with a fork. Drain potatoes and return to slow cooker. Add salt, pepper and butter. Use electric mixer or potato masher to mash potatoes in slow cooker bowl. Gradually add evaporated milk until desired consistency.** Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve right away or cover and keep warm on low setting for up to 2 hours.

PREP THE POTATOES AHEAD: You can peel, chop, and soak your potatoes in water in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in advance.

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