Rustic Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

By sltaylor

Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 to 3/4 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk
• 1 ‑1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 3/4 (2 to 3 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from recipes.howstuffworks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine potatoes and water in slow cooker; dot with butter. Cover; cook on LOW 6 hours or on HIGH 3 hours or until potatoes are tender. Remove potatoes to large mixing bowl.

Using electric mixer at medium speed, whip potatoes until well blended. Add milk, salt and pepper; whip until smooth.

Stir in green onions and cheese; cover. Let stand 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend and cheese to melt.