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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

The easiest and BEST mashed potatoes you will ever make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian, gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potato washed, peeled, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, Yukon gold variety
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup butter cut into pieces
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup milk warmed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream warmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • chive for garnish, optional, minced

Instructions

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  1. Put potatoes in the bowl of a slow cooker. Pour the broth over the potatoes. Place the garlic and butter on top. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are soft.
  2. Use a potato masher, ricer, or electric mixer to mash the potatoes to your desired consistency. If you use a mixer, make sure you keep the mixer in the bowl or you will have a mess. Also, don't over mix the potatoes or you will end up with glue.
  3. Stir in the cream cheese, milk, and heavy cream. Stir until well combined and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper and stir again. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chives, if using. You can add an extra pat of butter on top, if desired. Serve warm.
  4. Note-you might need a little extra milk depending on how thin/creamy you like your potatoes.