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Creamy, fluffy, and extremely delicious. Mashed potatoes just got a whole lot better with the addition of ranch. Plus, it’s all done in your slow cooker.
Hey guy! I’m Layla and I blog over at GimmeDelicious.com. This is my first post on The Recipe Critic and I’m so excited to begin sharing yummy recipes with you all! I mostly like to blog about healthy recipes but I do get sidetracked here and there.
Today I bring you this easy slow cooker ranch mashed potatoes. These mashed potatoes are really easy to make because everything is done right in your slow cooker and the results are amazing! I added a packet of ranch dressing mix which really took these mashed potatoes to the next level.
Set your slow-cooker on before leaving to work and by the time you get home all you need to do is add the ranch mix, cream cheese, butter, and sour-cream. mix until fluffy and your done! It’s really that easy.
You can refrigerate the mashed potatoes for up to 3 days and re-heat in the microwave as needed. Call me crazy but I swear they were even better the next day!
Top with your favorite herb, gravy, or some butter.
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Slow Cooker Ranch Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 cups cubed red potatoes, about 2 pounds or 6 medium potatoes
- ½ cup milk
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 (1-ounce) envelope ranch salad dressing powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill or parsley, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Add 6 cups cubed red potatoes, and ½ cup milk in a slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are very tender and soft.
- Add 4 ounces softened cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup softened unsalted butter, and 1 (1-ounce) envelope ranch salad dressing powder. Cover for 10 minutes or until butter begins to melt and cream cheese is very soft.
- Mix using an electric hand mixer or masher until creamy. Be careful not to over-beat potatoes. Top with fresh or dried herbs before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Didn’t I see a cup of broth being added to the potatoes? I would think cooking the potatoes in milk for three hours would scotch the milk.
Should you place the potatoes whole in the slow cooker, or should you cut them up (maybe into quarters)?
Yes, I like to cube them before putting them in the slow cooker. Hope that helps and you enjoy them! XOXO
My husband doesn’t like ranch. Can it be left out?
Yes you could.
What is ranch dressing and is there a substitute for it in SA
It is in the salad dressing isle.
oh yummy!! This looks so good!