Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are the perfect rich and creamy hands-off side dish for busy weeknights and holiday feasts! You only need russet potatoes, heavy cream, sour cream, salt, and lots of butter.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 pounds potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 1½ sticks butter divided, at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream plus more if needed, at room temperature
- 1½ cup sour cream at room temperature
- salt and black pepper to season
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes, then chop them into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes equal in size so that they cook evenly. Place them in the bottom of a 7-quart crockpot or larger.
- Add three cups (24 ounces) of water or broth to the slow cooker, then dot the top of the potatoes with 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) of butter and sprinkle (generously) with salt and black pepper. Note: It's ok if the potatoes are not fully submerged in liquid.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The potatoes are cooked when they’re easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully drain any excess liquid from the crockpot.
- Add the room-temperature sour cream, heavy cream, and butter to the crockpot. Mash with a potato masher for chunkier potatoes, or use a potato ricer for a smoother mash.
- Add additional salt and black pepper to taste, and add additional dairy (butter, cream, or sour cream) for richness.
Notes
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes are the best potatoes for this recipe. You could even use a combination of each.
- Use the quantities of butter, cream, and sour cream as a suggestion. Feel free to add more or less to taste.
- Cook your potatoes in broth for more flavorful mashed potatoes.
- Avoid over-mixing the potatoes.
- Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 1519mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1242IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg
