WELCOME

Welcome to this slow cooker/crockpot blog. I believe slow cookers are the best thing to happen to modern day cooks. I used mine often when I worked outside the home and continue to do so even in retirement. It is so nice to put food on and forget about it. Slow cookers also allow us to cook many things we would normally have to use the oven for; what a relief in hot Texas weather! Some of these recipes are mine, many are ones I have collected over the years.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

CREAMY MASHED POTATOES FROM POTATO FLAKES

1 tsp salt

4 tbsp butter, melted
2 1/4 cups milk
7 cups less 1/4 cup instant potato flakes
6 cups water
1/2 block (8-oz size) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Combine the salt, butter, milk, potato flakes, and water according to the box directions.

Whip the cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy, blend in the sour cream.

Fold the potato mixture into the cream cheese mixture beating well.  Place potatoes into a 5-quart slow cooker and cover.  Cook on low setting for 3 to 5 hours.

Sprinkle with finely shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Linda Update

Dear readers,

I fell on the morning of August 31 and broke my femur. I had surgery that day and I am now in therapy. I appreciate any prayers you feel led to pray on my behalf. Therapy is going well, and I hope to be back to normal in a few weeks. In the meantime, that is the reason for fewer posts. Thank you for your patience.

Linda