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Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes are a rich, creamy, and flavorful side dish made by slow-cooking russet potatoes in chicken broth, then mashing them with cream cheese, butter, and milk for an extra indulgent texture and taste. Perfectly smooth with a buttery tang, this recipe transforms classic mashed potatoes into an irresistible comfort food favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

  • 5 lb russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces

Liquids

  • 32 oz carton chicken broth
  • ¼ cup milk

Dairy

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup salted butter (½ cup + ½ cup), cut into cubes

Seasoning

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Potatoes: Start by peeling and chopping 5 pounds of russet potatoes into 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
  2. Layer in Slow Cooker: Place the chopped potatoes into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Add Butter: Scatter ½ cup (1 stick) of salted butter, cut into cubes, over the potatoes to infuse richness during cooking.
  4. Pour Broth: Pour the entire 32-ounce carton of chicken broth over the potatoes, making sure they are well covered for even slow cooking.
  5. Slow Cook Potatoes: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender and fully cooked through.
  6. Drain Excess Broth: Carefully drain any extra broth from the slow cooker and return the potatoes back to the crock pot.
  7. Mash the Potatoes: Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes to your desired texture, whether completely smooth or with a few lumps.
  8. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste to enhance the flavors of the mashed potatoes.
  9. Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate the remaining ½ cup (1 stick) of salted butter cubes, the 8-ounce softened cream cheese cubes, and ¼ cup of milk.
  10. Combine Thoroughly: Mash everything together until well combined, adding more milk as needed to reach your preferred creamy consistency.
  11. Keep Warm: Cover the mashed potatoes and set the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep them ready to serve at your convenience.
  12. Serve: Spoon the delicious, creamy Million Dollar Mashed Potatoes onto plates as a comforting and decadent side dish.

Notes

  • Russet potatoes are preferred for their starchy texture, which yields fluffier mashed potatoes.
  • If you want a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and salted butter as suggested.
  • You can adjust the amount of milk to create your preferred mashed potato consistency.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and butter with suitable plant-based alternatives.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or in the slow cooker.

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