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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are so easy to make and frees up valuable stove-top space. Perfect to make for a potluck and holiday dinners.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker mashed potatoes
Servings: 8 - 10 servings
Author: Lisa Kerhin

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Russet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 8 ounce container sour cream
  • ½ to 1 cup milk

Instructions

  • Spray crock with nonstick spary for easy cleanup.Add your potatoes and chicken stock to the slow cooker. Season the potatoes with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or high for 3 to 4 until the potatoes are tender.
  • Using an immersion blender or potato masher, puree the potatoes.
  • Add the cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until well blended. Add milk to reach your desired consistency.

Notes

  • If you want to add cheese, do that when you are mashing the potatoes so it will melt into the potatoes.
  • Keep the mashed potatoes warm by leaving the slow cooker on low. If your slow cooker has a warm setting, use that.