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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

These scrumptious Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are so easy to make with half the effort, but still loaded with tons of flavor! The easiest, creamiest and cheesiest mashed potatoes you will ever make. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot, crockpot recipes, mashed potatoes
Servings: 8
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

  • 3.5 pound potatoes cleaned and cut into cubes *
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup milk I used 2%
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated, 3 oz
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped
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Instructions

  • Add the cubed potatoes to your slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir everything together. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3½ to 4 hours. The potatoes should be fork tender when done.
  • Add the butter to the potatoes and mash using a potato masher. Alternatively you can use a mixer to mix them until smooth, depends on what kind of consistency or texture you're going for.
  • Stir in the sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust as necessary.
  • Garnish with chives and serve hot.

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Notes

  1. * I used Yukon gold potatoes, but red skin potatoes or russet potatoes would work as well.
  2. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  3. To freeze mashed potatoes, transfer them to a large freezer bag or air tight container, and store in freezer for up to 2 months. The best way to reheat mashed potatoes is to first thaw them out in the refrigerator then add the potatoes to the slow cooker and heat on low for 2 to 4 hours. You can also heat them in a microwave at half power for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Note: Time may vary depending on amount of mashed potatoes. Once reheated if mashed potatoes seem to be on the watery side, stir in some sour cream or cream cheese to give them a thicker and creamier consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 929mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1.9mg