Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

3 pounds cubed peeled potatoes (about 9 medium)

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

½ cup butter, cubed

¼ cup 2% milk

½ pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1½ cups shredded pepper jack cheese

4 green onions, thinly sliced

½ tsp. onion powder

½ tsp. garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven, adding water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain; return to pan. Mash with cream cheese, sour cream, butter and milk. Stir in bacon, cheeses, onions, and seasonings. Cover; refrigerate overnight.

Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-quart slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3 to 3½ hours.

Prep time: 25 minutes + chilling. Cook time: 3 hours.

No Bake Chocolate Éclair Cake

For the Cake:

1 box (14.4 oz.) graham crackers

2 boxes (3.4 oz. each) instant vanilla pudding mix

3 cups whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

¼ cup powdered sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Frosting:

1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

¾ cup heavy cream

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and thickened.

In a 9x13 inch baking dish, arrange a layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom. Spoon half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers and spread it evenly. Repeat the process with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding mixture.

Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.

In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

Pour the chocolate frosting over the top layer of graham crackers, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.

Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.