Description
Super Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, delivering creamy, buttery goodness with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these mashed potatoes will have everyone asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and a hands-off cooking process, you can enjoy fluffy, flavorful potatoes that evoke nostalgic family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop Yukon Gold potatoes into even chunks. Rinse under cold water.
- Place potatoes in a crockpot; sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Pour in enough heavy cream to cover the potatoes.
- Dot with pats of unsalted butter on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Mash the potatoes to your desired consistency, adding more cream if needed.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; top with fresh chives before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: - Experiment by adding roasted garlic or swapping in vegetable broth for a different flavor profile. - For a tangy twist, stir in sour cream or cream cheese before serving.