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We love loaded mashed potatoes but I was short on oven space so the slow cooker was perfect. These potatoes were the hit of the dinner. I made a couple of changes. I used 5 lbs. of potatoes for my crowd and omitted the green onions because of personal preferences. They were fabulous. Barely two helpings were left at the end of dinner. I highly recommend this recipe as a Volunteer Field Editor.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedAnchor"},"reviewBody":"These mash potatoes are so good My Daughter loves them! I leave the potatoes whole with skin on when the potatoes are soft I scoop out the potatoes and then turn the skin and what is left into potato skins very good . something to much on while everyone waits for everything to be done.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPalmtree"},"reviewBody":"After making these 3 times, I've decided they're too rich. Don't think I'll make them again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTurtle"},"reviewBody":"Incredible! I will be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"velvajean"},"reviewBody":"This sounds wonderful and I will try it. Thanksgiving comes along once a year so chill and enjoy a treat. Enjoy the meal it isn't going to kill you if you eat it just once.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBike"},"reviewBody":"These sound absolutely delicious. Very similar to what my mother used to make. I will just make them the day before. The day of, I will just put them in the oven to heat through. I have done that with other recipes similar to this and it works very well. Thanks for the recipe","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueDog"},"reviewBody":"I agree with a lot of others. I'm a very senior , in the 70's , so I eat what I want and this will be on my Thanksgiving table for all to taste and enjoy .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"Love that you can make these ahead of time, then cook them in the slow cooker for added convenience! So tasty and a comfort food for sure!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"I've made this twice now, and they are so yummy. Very rich tasting. Because of time constraints, I actually cooked it both times in the oven at 350 for 30-40 minutes and it turned out perfect!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePumpkin"},"reviewBody":"I tried these once and I personally liked them but the rest of my family didn\u2019t. They said \u201cjust please stick to the plain, old fashioned mashed potatoes from now on\u201c meaning very creamy with lots of butter and milk, salt & pepper. I love trying new recipes but it\u2019s no fun when your family doesn\u2019t enjoy it so I try them out for potluck dinners!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueWeights"},"reviewBody":"I made these for our neighborhood progressive dinner party, doubled the recipe except for the potatoes, used a full 10 lb bag, used fat free cream cheese and sour cream. Everyone raved! Froze the leftover in small dishes to enjoy one meal at a time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeSnow"},"reviewBody":"My family liked this variation. It was easy to make but added a new sensation to the tongue! they were creamy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSword"},"reviewBody":"Love them. When you have a large crowd it is so much easier. You make them ahead and you have your stove open for other dishes. Very tasty.....my family and friends loved them. I have had to share recipe many times","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCherries"},"reviewBody":"I used fresh garlic because I had some I needed to use. This is such a good recipe. I am 65. My family eats what we want-when we want- within reason.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueQuill"},"reviewBody":"My potatoes were firm when they were mashed and refrigerated but turned soft and soupy when reheated in the slow cooker. Maybe it was because I used low fat cream cheese and non fat sour cream. Tasted good but not appealing","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"I thought these were great but they got a little to thick after 3 hours on low. They tasted better at around 1 1\/2 to 2 hours on low.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveTeepee"},"reviewBody":"I believe that it isn't what you eat as it is the quanity you eat it in. I say have the mash potatoes but portion control is key. Especially during the holiday season.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueTree"},"reviewBody":"I made this last year for a big Christmas party and what a hit! I was afraid that all that bacon would overpower the rest of the dish so I reduced it by half. I also reduced the cheese to 1 cup of each one. I used red potatoes, Neufchatel cream cheese, doubled the green onions eliminating the onion powder and used fresh garlic instead of garlic powder. There wasn't a spoonful left!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleAnchor"},"reviewBody":"My family is picky about mashed potatoes. They want them GOOD! And this recipe was a HIT! We didn't have pepper jack cheese, so we just used cheddar and added onion and garlic SALT as well as the powder. We can't wait to try it again with the pepper jack cheese.I loved the idea of keeping it in the crockpot until it's time for dinner. What a great idea! I made a note to do that on Thanksgiving next year . I may end up preparing potatoes earlier in the day and putting them in the crockpot as a rule!I","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBee"},"reviewBody":"These are yummy! Thanks for the recipe.\u00a0","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFish"},"reviewBody":"My husband made these for Thanksgiving and they are GREAT ! Suggest a liner in the crock pot for easier cleaning. My son tried making them and they were too soupy. Problem is that hubby used an old-fashioned hand masher and son used his mixer \"to save time\". Hubby's were much better and they weren't soupy !!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveRing"},"reviewBody":"You can lighten this recipe up by choosing to substitute some use fat free sour cream, use cheese lower in fat and calories. There are many ways to lighten up this recipe if you so choose.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPin"},"reviewBody":"Sounds delicious. 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