Loaded Cheddar Mashed Potatoes That Will Make You Shout, Freak Yes!

• 2 pounds russett potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/2- 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1 pouch bacon bits (don't use the hard bacon substitute, use the real thing. Trust me.)

1. Combine potatoes and water in slow cooker; dot with butter.
2. Cover; cook on low 6 hours or high 3 hours or until potatoes are tender.
3. How's that for vague?
4. Potatoes are a judgement call.
5. Remove potatoes to large bowl.
6. If you have a stand mixer, use that.
7. Beat the potatoes on medium speed until fluffy.
8. Add milk, sour cream, salt and pepper.
9. Beat until smooth.
10. Stir in cheese, green onions, and bacon; cover.
11. Let stand 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend and cheese to melt.
12. PICTURES FORTHCOMING ONCE I MAKE THIS AGAIN.

potatoes, water, butter, milk, sour cream, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon bits

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/484450-loaded-cheddar-mashed-potatoes-that-will-make-you-shout-freak-yes (may not work)