Peel and cut 5 pounds russet potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
Place the cut potatoes into the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
Dot the potatoes with 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, cut into cubes.
Pour 32 ounce carton chicken broth on top of potatoes.
Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Potatoes are ready when fork tender.
Carefully drain the excess broth from the cooked potatoes. Place back into the crock pot.
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth (or leave a little lumpy if that is your preference). Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add in remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, cut into cubes, 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes and ¼ cup milk. Mash together until combined. Add more milk if needed until it gets to a consistency you prefer.
Cover and keep potatoes on the warm setting until ready to serve.
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Notes
Make them ‘Loaded Mashed Potatoes’ by topping with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled and cooked bacon and sliced green onions.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These can be made on the stovetop by boiling the potatoes in chicken broth. Follow the rest of the recipe as written.