Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes, crumbled
• 1 (3/4 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 cups warm mashed potatoes (prepared without milk or butter, use leftover cooking water to mash)
• extra butter

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, butter, and seasonings until smooth. stir into mashed potatoes until well blended.
• 2 transfer potatoes to slow cooker. make an indentation in the middle of the potatoes and place a pat or two of butter in the indentation. cover and heat on low for 2-4 hours. do not heat for much longer than 4 hours, as it will affect the texture.