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Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy crockpot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make - especially for busy holidays!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 278 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Peel and chop the potatoes into one inch pieces.
- Add the potatoes and garlic to a slow cooker and pour the chicken broth over the top. Add the bay leaf and cook on low 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Drain the potatoes, reserving the cooking liquid. Mash the potatoes with the milk and butter until mostly smooth. Add cooking liquid as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Stir in the sour cream, salt, pepper, and cheese. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- MAKE AHEAD Yes, keep them in the refrigerator, and when ready to serve, simply reheat them in the crockpot on the "warm" setting until heated through. You may need to add a splash of milk or broth to restore the creamy consistency.
- STORE these potatoes in an air-tight container, in the fridge, for up to 5 days.
- FREEZE. These mashed potatoes can be frozen, because they have some fat (butter and sour cream), which helps them keep that creamy consistency. Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
- Thaw. Let the potatoes thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
803mg
(33%)
Potassium
867mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
400IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
18.2mg
(20%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 803mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 867mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.