CROCKPOT MASHED POTATOES

Mashed potatoes in a crockpot? Yes! One less thing to worry about on Thanksgiving day or Sunday dinner. From America's Test Kitchen Slow Cooker Revolution.

serves 6

3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1 1/2 cups water

Salt and pepper

6 Tb. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 cup half-and-half, warmed, plus extra as needed

Combine potatoes, water, and 1 teaspoon salt in slow cooker. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 4 to 6 hours on low.

Drain potatoes, then return to slow cooker. Mash potatoes thoroughly with potato masher. Fold in butter, then half-and-half. Add more half-and-half as needed to adjust consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. (This dish can be held on warm setting for 1 to 2 hours before serving; loosen with additional warm half-and-half as needed before serving.)