Description
These Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are a creamy and delicious side dish perfect for any meal. Made with simple ingredients and cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, these mashed potatoes are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 5 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream, warmed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Place the peeled and chopped potatoes and garlic (if using) into the crockpot. Add the chicken broth and dot the top with half of the butter.
- Cook Potatoes: Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or on low for 6–7 hours, until the potatoes are very tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Once cooked, drain any excess liquid if needed. Mash the potatoes directly in the crockpot until smooth.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the warmed milk or cream, sour cream, remaining butter, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed. Keep warm in the crockpot until ready to serve. Garnish with chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use roasted garlic or substitute cream cheese for sour cream.
- You can make these a few hours ahead and keep them warm in the crockpot for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
