Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese for #thanksgiving  #mashedpotatorecipe 🦃

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free alternative.

Peel and chop potatoes into even pieces.

Place potatoes in the slow cooker and cover with water.

Add salt to the water and stir gently.

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours until tender.

Drain the potatoes and return them to the slow cooker.

Add cream cheese, butter, and milk to the potatoes.

Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth.

Stir in minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Mix until all ingredients are well combined and creamy.

Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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