Description
Experience the ultimate convenience with these slow cooker mashed potatoes. By using a slow-cooking method, the potatoes become perfectly tender and absorb the richness of butter and cream, creating a fluffy and flavorful side dish that is ideal for holidays or weeknight dinners. This hands-off approach ensures perfectly consistent results every time without the risk of scorching, allowing you to focus on other parts of your meal while the slow cooker works its magic.
Ingredients
5 lbs Russet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup Unsalted Butter, cubed
1.5 cups Heavy Cream, warmed
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
Peel the potatoes thoroughly and chop them into uniform two-inch chunks.
Place the potato chunks into the slow cooker bowl.
Add the cubed butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder on top of the potatoes.
Pour the warm heavy cream over the mixture.
Cover with the lid and cook on high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 7 hours.
Check for tenderness with a fork.
Mash the potatoes directly in the slow cooker bowl using a potato masher.
Whisk vigorously to incorporate air for fluffiness and serve hot.
Notes
For the smoothest texture, ensure the potatoes are cut into uniform sizes. Warming the heavy cream before adding it helps maintain the cooking temperature. You can add extra herbs like chives or parsley when serving for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 240
- Category: Baking
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg