Description
Creamy and flavorful, these slow cooker mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal, especially during the holidays. With simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have delicious mashed potatoes ready to serve with your favorite main courses.
Ingredients
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Potatoes:
- 5 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic (optional, peeled)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half (warmed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes and garlic (if using) in the crockpot.
- Cook: Pour in the chicken broth and dot the top with butter. Cover and cook on High for 3–4 hours or Low for 6–7 hours until potatoes are very tender.
- Mash: Mash the potatoes in the crockpot using a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Combine: Stir in warm milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm until serving. Garnish with chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use cream cheese instead of sour cream for extra richness.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and butter.
- This recipe is perfect for holiday meal prep—just reheat and fluff before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on High
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
