Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

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Potatoes are actually cooked and mashed out of the crockpot, then cooked for a couple of hours to blend the flavors. This recipe for Crockpot Mashed Potatoes is perfect for the holidays because there's no last minute preparation.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes

Yield: Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs. red potatoes, cut into chunks (peeled if you like)
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 8 oz. container sour cream
• 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, garlic and chicken bouillon cubes. Cook potatoes until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving a little of the cooking water.

Mash potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, adding reserved cooking water to reach desired consistency. Transfer to a 4 quart crockpot, cover, and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.