Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are creamy, fluffy, and easy to make with minimal hands-on time. Perfect for holidays or busy weeknights, this recipe frees up stovetop space while delivering a comforting and customizable side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3.5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2–1 cup milk or heavy cream (as needed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese (optional)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or thyme for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks.
- Place potatoes, garlic (if using), butter, salt, pepper, and broth into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–7 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Drain excess liquid if needed and mash the potatoes directly in the slow cooker.
- Gradually stir in milk or cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Mix in sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness, if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and keep warm until ready to serve.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold for creamier texture, or Russets for fluffier mash.Roasted garlic adds depth—swap raw garlic if preferred.Add shredded cheese or chopped herbs for variation.Use dairy-free milk and vegan butter for a plant-based version.Can be made ahead and reheated in the slow cooker with extra milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/slow-cooker-mashed-potatoes/
