Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Make Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe to feed a crowd. This easy way to make mashed potatoes is perfect for holiday cooking and so delicious and creamy.
Servings: 6
Cost: $8.38 Per Recipe, $1.40 Per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Russet Potatoes
- 2 Cups Milk (divided)
- ½ cup Butter
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into evenly sized chunks.
- Place the potatoes in the slow cooker. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of the milk. Cut the butter into pieces and place on top.
- Cover and cook on high for 4–5 hours, until the potatoes are soft.
- Mash the potatoes in the slow cooker with an electric hand mixer, or transfer them to a mixing bowl before mixing. Do not use an electric mixer in a nonstick slow cooker liner, as it may scratch the surface.
- Gradually add the remaining 1 cup milk and continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
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Notes
Recipe Tips
- Mashing Potatoes - Mash with a hand mixer, stand mixer or a potato masher. We like to mash in the crock pot but you can also combine in a mixing bowl.
- Potatoes - We recommend dicing the potatoes in about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Warm Setting - If serving for the holidays, place your slow cooker on the warm setting to keep the potatoes warm.
- Consistency - If your potatoes turn out to thin, see How to Thicken Mashed Potatoes for all the tips.
- Potatoes - Feel free to change the potatoes in this recipe. You can use red potatoes or Yukon Gold Potatoes. Cooking time may change.
- Milk - We used whole milk in the recipe, but you can also add in vegetable broth, chicken stock or chicken broth. If you substitute for the milk, it may not be as creamy.
- Spices - You may want to add in fresh herbs or spices in this recipe. You can substitute the minced garlic with garlic cloves if your prefer.
- Loaded Mashed Potatoes - For a twist on a classic recipe, make this recipe with loaded mashed potatoes. Top with cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, chives, and sour cream. I even garnish with green onions, kosher salt and black pepper for amazing flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 552mg | Potassium: 1082mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 609IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg
