Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes is a side recipe built around russet or Yukon gold potatoes, of garlic and coarse. Plan on 8 Servings and about 255 minutes.

• Yield 8 Servings
• Ready in 255 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 240 minutes

Ingredients

For Potatoes

• 4-5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes , peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cloves of garlic , smashed
• 1 ½ teaspoons coarse , kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup chicken broth , I use low-sodium

For Mashing

• ⅓ cup milk , if needed
• 2-3 tablespoons butter
• 2 ounces cream cheese , softened (or 1/4 cup sour cream)
• Salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. Grease the insert of a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add the potatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, milk, and broth. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are very tender.
2. Uncover the slow cooker, take out the garlic cloves, and add the additional 1/3 cup milk (if needed - if the potatoes already look plenty soft/liquidy, don't add this or add it gradually), butter, and cream cheese. Mash until creamy. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover the slow cooker and turn the heat to low or warm until ready to serve (up to an hour).

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.