Crockpot Mashed Potatoes: 5 Secrets for Irresistible Creaminess
Creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes made effortlessly in a crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds of potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the peeled and cubed potatoes to the crockpot.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, add in the butter and sour cream.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- You can add shredded cheese for extra creaminess.
- Keep the lid on while mashing to retain heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, Creamy Potatoes