How to Make Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a big, heaping scoop of mashed potatoes to bring comfort and warmth to any meal. And when it comes to cooking a large batch of mashed potatoes for a crowd, the slow cooker is a real game-changer. Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are the perfect solution for any gathering, whether it's a holiday feast, a family dinner, or a potluck with friends.

With this recipe, you'll be able to achieve that creamy, velvety texture that makes mashed potatoes so irresistible, all...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 3 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Place potatoes, bouillon, and garlic in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain in a colander over a large bowl, reserving cooking water.
  • Mash potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, adding reserved water as needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Transfer mashed potato mixture to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 703mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 89mg