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A white bowl filled with creamy slow cooker mashed potatoes topped with melted butter and fresh chives.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped potatoes, broth, and minced garlic into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  3. Check the moisture level; if excessive liquid remains, drain partially before mashing.
  4. Using a potato masher or electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes directly in the slow cooker until smooth.
  5. Incorporate the cubed butter, warmed cream, and sour cream into the mashed potatoes.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper, stirring until the mixture is fully emulsified and creamy.
  7. Set the slow cooker to the 'warm' setting until ready to serve.