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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes in a crock

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are a favorite side dish recipe. These mashed potatoes are creamy and delicious, and so easy to make!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot mashed potatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Sandy

Equipment

  • 4-quart Slow Cooker (larger for over 3 lbs of potatoes)
  • Potato Masher or Hand Mixer

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Gold Potatoes, cut in 2-inch pieces
  • 7 Tablespoons Butter
  • 2/3 cup Whole Milk (or to taste)
  • 3 teaspoons Salt, divided (or to taste)

Optional Add-Ins (choose any combination)

  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced (add in at the beginning)
  • 4-6 ounces Cream Cheese (add in after cooking)
  • 2/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (add in after cooking)

Instructions

  • Scrub and cut the potatoes to about 2-inch pieces. Peeling is optional. I don't peel the gold potatoes or the red. I do peel russets.
  • Add the potatoes to the crock. Add the garlic, if using, and 1 teaspoon of the salt, if using.
  • Add water, just enough to cover the potatoes.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on High for 3-4 hours, or low for 7-8 hours.
  • The potatoes are done when a fork will pierce the potatoes easily.
  • Carefully drain the potatoes and add them back to the crock, or to a large bowl.
  • Add butter, milk, and salt (I suggest starting out with half of the milk, then adding the rest if needed), and mash with a potato masher (or use a hand mixer).
  • Taste and adjust ingredients to your liking and mash to desired consistency.
  • Add optional cheese, if using. Stir or mash more.
  • Taste and adjust the butter/salt/milk as desired.
  • Serve immediately, or keep in the slow cooker on the Warm setting (covered), until time to serve.

Notes

You can make more than 3 pounds if you need more servings.
  • Make sure your slow cooker is large enough (a 6 to 8 quart size should hold 5 pounds just fine. I use a 4 quart size for 3 pounds).
  • Increase butter and milk, salt to taste for larger quantity.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 223kcal