Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

By Christie

Excellent for large meals because you can prepare them a couple hours before

Ingredients

• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 6 cups warm mashed potatoes (prepared without milk or butter

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, salad dressing mix and parsley; stir in potatoes. Transfer to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours. Yield: 8-10 servings. Editors note: This recipe was tested with fresh potatoes (not instant) in a slow cooker with heating elements surrounding the unit not only in the base.