Best Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
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Best Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Description
"Best Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes" combines peeled, cubed potatoes cooked gently in a slow cooker with chicken broth and milk to achieve tenderness without frequent stirring. After cooking, the potatoes are mashed with butter, half and half, and sour cream, producing a creamy and smooth texture without the need for stovetop monitoring.
The use of broth and milk in the slow cooker adds subtle flavor and moisture, while sour cream brings tang and richness, balancing the mild potato base. Salt and pepper are added to taste, giving control over seasoning.
This recipe allows for easy preparation ahead of time and can be kept warm in the slow cooker until serving. The final texture can be adjusted by adding extra half and half for a looser mash or omitting it for a thicker result. Side dishes like this are suitable for pairing with roasted meats or holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds potato peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 - 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup half and half or more as needed
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker insert with butter or cooking spray.
- Place the potatoes in the slow cooker. Add the broth and milk and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours.
- Using a masher, mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the butter and stir to combine. Add the Half and Half and sour cream and mix well. Add additional Hal and Half if needed until you reach your desire consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. You can keep the mashed potatoes warm in the crock pot until ready to serve.
Notes
- Potatoes cooked with milk create creamier mashed potatoes, but cooking with just chicken broth is an option for lighter texture.
- Substitute heavy cream for half and half to increase richness.
- For lighter results, use milk instead of half and half and cook potatoes solely in broth.
- You can keep mashed potatoes warm in the slow cooker until serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 20.5mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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