Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Boil)
from kristineskitchenblog.comEasy Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe, plus tips for how to make the best creamy mashed potatoes. These slow cooker mashed potatoes are the perfect make ahead Thanksgiving side dish!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Russet or Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
- ½ - 1 cup whole milk warmed
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- chopped fresh chives for serving, if desired
Instructions
- Place the potato chunks in the crock pot/slow cooker.
- Pour in the broth.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 - 4 hours, until potatoes are very soft and tender. (You can cook on low for 7-8 hours, but the potatoes may gray a little.)
- Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth. Add the butter, salt and pepper and continue mashing to incorporate.
- Using a wooden spoon, stir in the warm milk, 1/4 cup at a time, until potatoes reach desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately or keep warm in the crock pot for up to 2 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/10 recipe | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 144mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
