Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Ranch

• Meat

  • 3 strips Bacon, crisp cooked

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Chives
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 4 lbs Potatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Water or broth

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Primal kitchen ranch dressing

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

• Dairy

  • 4 oz Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup Ghee or butter

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Description

Ingredients

• 4 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup water or broth
• ¼ cup ghee or butter (use ghee for Whole30-friendly option- we use Pure Indian Foods ghee)
• 4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• 3-4 strips crisp cooked bacon, chopped (use Pedersons Natural Farms Uncured Bacon for Whole30- option)
• ½ cup Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing
• 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese + additional for topping (~1 cup) (Omit for Whole30-friendly option or substitute ¼ cup nutritional yeast)
• ¼ cup chopped chives

Directions

• Halve or quarter potatoes into 1- to 1 ½-inch chunks. Place in slow cooker.
• Add ghee or butter, liquid, garlic and salt.
• Place lid on slow cooker and set heat to HIGH. Cook 4 hours or until potatoes are tender and mashable.
• Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash potatoes adding additional water or broth as needed to achieve desired consistency.
• Add bacon, ranch dressing, cheese and chives and stir well to combine. Top with additional cheese if youd like.
• Serve immediately or hold in slow cooker set to ‘Warm’ until ready to serve.