Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 0.25 cup sour cream optional, for added creaminess
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the peeled and chopped potatoes into the crockpot.
- Pour the broth over the potatoes, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
- Add the butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using) on top of the potatoes.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or until potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Once cooked, use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash the potatoes directly in the crockpot until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sour cream (if using), mixing until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped chives or extra butter.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute half the broth with milk or add a splash of white wine during cooking.