Tender Taters

Mashed potatoes made in a slow cooker. This was my first attempt at cooking without a recipe - the potatoes turned out very moist and very flavorful. Be careful to not overcook.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated skim milk
• 1 (2.64 ounce) package country gravy mix
• 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a slow cooker, and sprinkle with black pepper. Stir together the gravy mix and water in a measuring cup until well blended. Pour this over the potatoes, then pour in the evaporated mink. Stir to blend. Cover, and cook for 4 hours on Low. When finished, drain any excess liquid. Mash potatoes with a potato masher, and stir in the butter.