Crock Pot Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

A convenient way to have mashed potatoes ready along with your meat when you come home from work. Prep time also includes standing time for cheese to melt.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄3 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup milk
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped green onion
• 1 -3  ounce  shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Place cut up potatoes and water into a slow cooker; dot with butter.
2. Cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours.
3. Check potatoes for doneness.
4. Drain potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.
5. With an electric mixer, mash potatoes.
6. After potatoes are mashed, add milk, salt and pepper.
7. Whip until smooth.
8. Stir in chopped green onions and cheese; blend well.
9. Cover bowl with aluminium foil and place in a 200 degree oven for 15 minutes so flavors blend and cheese melts.