How to Make Mashed Potatoes with Half-and-Half and Sour Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that can complement just about any meal. Whether you're serving them alongside a juicy steak, a tender roast, or a flavorful chicken dish, mashed potatoes always seem to steal the show. With their creamy texture and rich flavor, they are a true comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations.

While there are many variations of mashed potatoes out there, one of the most luxurious and indulgent versions is made with half-and-half and sour cream...

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 1 stick butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place potatoes in a slow cooker. Add chicken broth and garlic.
  • Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 hours on Low or 4 1/2 hours on High. You may need to add more chicken broth if the potatoes get too dry.
  • Add sour cream, half-and-half, and butter to the slow cooker. For extra-creamy potatoes, use beaters to mix until potatoes are smooth and everything is incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and heat on Warm until the rest of dinner is ready.
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 190mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 70mg