Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are rich and buttery, with sour cream and optional garlic. An easy slow cooker side dish for holiday meals or Sunday dinner.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
To Cook the Potatoes
- 5 pounds Potatoes (peeled if desired and cubed)
- Water (just enough to cover the potatoes)
- 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon Powder or 2 bouillon cubes (check the package for equivalent strength)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Or to taste. Peeled and left whole, optional)
- 2 teaspoons Salt
To Finish
- 1 cup Butter softened (2 sticks)
- ½–1 cup Whole Milk or Heavy Cream or Half and Half (plus more if needed for holding)
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prep
- Scrub the potatoes. Peel them, or leave the peels on if desired. Cut into similar-sized cubes.
Slow Cook the Potatoes
- Add the potatoes to the slow cooker and pour in just enough water to cover them. Add the chicken bouillon, garlic if using, and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Cover and cook on High for approximately 4–5 hours, until the potatoes are tender and mash easily with a fork, with no firm centers.
- Turn off the slow cooker. Carefully drain the potatoes in a colander, keeping the garlic with them, then return the potatoes and garlic to the slow cooker.
Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Add the softened butter and partially mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
- Gradually add the milk, starting with ½ cup, and continue adding milk while mashing until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. You may not need the full cup.
- Stir in the sour cream.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Stir gently to combine.
Serve or Keep Warm
- Serve immediately, or cover and turn the slow cooker to Warm. Keep the potatoes at 140°F or above until serving.
- Stir occasionally and replace the lid. If the potatoes become too thick, gently stir in a little more milk.
Notes
Slow Cooker Size:
I use a 6-quart slow cooker, and this batch just fits in mine. Use a larger slow cooker if needed to stay within your model’s recommended fill level. Cream Cheese:
If desired, start with 4 ounces of softened, cubed cream cheese, adding it with the butter. Mash until incorporated, then taste and add up to 4 more ounces if desired.
I use a 6-quart slow cooker, and this batch just fits in mine. Use a larger slow cooker if needed to stay within your model’s recommended fill level. Cream Cheese:
If desired, start with 4 ounces of softened, cubed cream cheese, adding it with the butter. Mash until incorporated, then taste and add up to 4 more ounces if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 550mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g
