Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
There's something undeniably comforting about a big bowl of creamy mashed potatoes, don't you think? And if you're looking for an easy and hands-off way to make them, look no further than your trusty crockpot. This recipe for Crockpot Mashed Potatoes will have you enjoying velvety smooth spuds with minimal effort. Let's get started!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Peel and cube 3 pounds of potatoes into uniform-sized pieces.
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Place the cubed potatoes into the crockpot.
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Pour in 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth.
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Season the potatoes with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
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Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
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Once tender, mash the potatoes directly in the crockpot using a potato masher.
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Add 1/2 cup of milk and 4 tablespoons of butter to the mashed potatoes and mix until creamy.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting gradually.
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Keep the mashed potatoes warm in the crockpot on the 'warm' setting if not serving immediately, stirring occasionally.
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Serve the mashed potatoes garnished with chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 cup- Calories
- 230 kcal
- Total Fat
- 9 g
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g
- Cholesterol
- 20 mg
- Sodium
- 350 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 33 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugars
- 3 g
- Protein
- 4 g
These Crockpot Mashed Potatoes offer all the creamy goodness you love with the added convenience of hands-off cooking. Give this recipe a try and prepare to be delighted by the delicious results!