SLOW-COOKER MASHED POTATOES

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Sour cream and cream cheese give richness to these smooth make-ahead potatoes. They are wonderful for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner since there's no last-minute mashing required. -Trudy Vincent, Valles Mines, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
6 cups warm mashed potatoes (without added milk or butter)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup butter, salad dressing mix and parsley; stir in mashed potatoes. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Top with remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.