Description
This Crockpot Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a hassle-free way to prepare creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes using a slow cooker. Perfect for busy days or holiday meals, these tender potatoes are cooked low and slow with butter and chicken broth, then blended with sour cream and warm milk for the ultimate comfort side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 5 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
Liquids & Dairy
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for serving)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk (warmed)
Seasonings & Garnish
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch chunks to ensure they cook evenly and thoroughly in the crockpot.
- Combine ingredients in slow cooker: Place the potato chunks into the slow cooker, add the low-sodium chicken broth and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter to infuse flavor and moisture during cooking.
- Cook the potatoes: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours. The potatoes should be very tender and easily pierced with a fork once done.
- Mash the potatoes: Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the potatoes directly in the crockpot until mostly smooth, breaking down all lumps.
- Add creamy ingredients and seasonings: Stir in the sour cream, warm whole milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the potatoes reach a smooth and creamy consistency. Add more milk if necessary.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the mashed potatoes and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper according to preference.
- Keep warm and serve: Keep the mashed potatoes warm on the ‘warm’ setting of your slow cooker until ready to serve. Top with additional butter and garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired for a fresh, colorful finish.
Notes
- You can prepare these mashed potatoes a few hours ahead of time and keep them warm in the crockpot until serving.
- For extra richness, substitute cream for the milk or add roasted garlic to the mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
