Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole Recipes

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 2 tablespoons of salt. Place the potatoes in the pot and boil for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Drain the potatoes. Run the potatoes through the ricer and transfer them back to the pot. Alternatively you can skip the ricing step and simply mash the potatoes with a potato masher or mixer.
• Stir in the milk, butter, sour cream and then add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the potatoes into a 9 inch square pan or 2 quart casserole dish. coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining 2/3 cup of cheddar cheese.
• Cover the pan with foil and place into the oven. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and add the bacon; bake, uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and potatoes are heated through.
• Sprinkle the chives and parsley over the top and serve immediately.

SLOW-COOKER LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven, adding water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash with cream cheese, sour cream, butter and milk. Stir in bacon, cheeses, onions and seasonings. Cover; refrigerate overnight., Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3-1/2 hours.

LOADED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the sour cream, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Beat on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Stir in 2 cups cheese, bacon and onions., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

SLOW COOKER FUNERAL POTATOES (HASH BROWN CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Combine frozen potatoes, soup, onion, 1 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined and pour into a slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, stirring once every hour. Turn slow cooker off.
• Sprinkle remaining cup of Cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let sit until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and top with crushed potato chips.

LOADED MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 2 large casserole dishes.
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• While the potatoes are cooking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet and discard the rest.
• Add bell pepper and onion to the drippings; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Combine potatoes, hot milk, butter, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat first on slow speed, then increasing to medium speed until fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese, eggs, bell pepper-onion mixture, and bacon. Beat again at medium speed until cheese is in smaller pieces, about 3 minutes. Fill each of the prepared casserole dishes 2/3 full of potatoes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and potatoes have puffed up, 30 to 35 minutes.