TWICE BAKED POTATOES - CROCK POT

Twice Baked Potatoes - Crock Pot image

Provided by hatfield_b

Time 5h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
8 slices bacon, cooked, chopped, divided
1/2 bunch green onion, sliced

Steps:

Place potatoes in slow cooker, and cover with salted water.
Cover. Cook on High for 3-4 hours or until tender, then drain well.
Transfer potatoes to a mixing bowl, and mash with a potato masher until almost smooth.
Add cream cheese, sour cream, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Continue mashing until smooth.
Stir in 1 Celsius of the cheese and half the bacon.
Return mixture into the slow cooker.
Cover. Cook on Low for 2 hours, or on High for 1 hour.
Spread evenly into a baking dish.
Use a spatula or fork to make an irregular surface.
Top with remaining cheese, bacon and green onions.
Place under broiler for 4-5 minutes to melt cheese and brown top. (Note: If you don't have access to an oven, you can return to the slow cooker instead. The cheese will melt but will not brown.).
Serve immediately.