crockpot mashed potatoes
Creamy and flavorful mashed potatoes made easily in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and quartered
- 0.5 cup butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 cup milk warmed, add more if needed for consistency
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add the butter, heavy cream, softened cream cheese, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on High for 2-3 hours, or on Low for 4-5 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Carefully drain any excess liquid from the slow cooker.
- Using a potato masher or an electric mixer on low speed, mash the potatoes until smooth. Gradually add the warmed milk, mashing until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can add a tablespoon of minced garlic along with the other ingredients in step 2. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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