My oven and stove stays working overtime on Sunday suppers and holidays. I love making my slow cooker mashed potatoes recipe to free up some space and keep it no fuss at the same time. I just add everything in that baby and let it do the magic. They end up so creamy and smooth too. Get at it.
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How to Make Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Step 1: In a 5-quart slow cooker, place potatoes, chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and set to medium for 2 1/2 hours, until potatoes are cooked through and fork tender.
Step 2: Turn off slow cooker and mash potatoes with a potato masher or sturdy whisk.
Step 3: Add in remaining salt, black pepper, buttermilk, heavy cream, and butter, stirring until well mixed.
Step 4: Garnish with chives and serve warm. Potatoes can be held for two hours on warm.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes peeled*, medium dice
- 1 cup Chicken stock
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt divided
- 3/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons Chives minced
Instructions
- In a 5-quart slow cooker, place potatoes, chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and set to medium for 2 1/2 hours, until potatoes are cooked through and fork tender.
- Turn off slow cooker and mash potatoes with a potato masher or sturdy whisk.
- Add in remaining salt, black pepper, buttermilk, heavy cream, and butter, stirring until well mixed.
- Garnish with chives and serve warm. Potatoes can be held for two hours on warm.
Notes
Storage
You can store them right in the slow cooker insert with the lid on, or in an airtight container. Refrigerate them for 3-5 days. You can also freeze up to 3 months as well! To reheat: You can reheat slow cooker mashed potatoes in either the microwave or on the stovetop. You may want to add some additional buttermilk or cream to get back the creamy texture.Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Add whole garlic cloves to the cut potatoes as they cook. Mash potatoes and garlic together for garlic mashed potatoes.
- Store buttermilk mashed potatoes within two hours of cooking them to avoid any bacteria growth.
- Don’t add your liquid all at once – Your potatoes won’t be able to soak up all the liquid in one go and if you try to force them to you will end up with wet mashed potatoes. Add your liquid in small increments and thank me later.
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Recipe Help
Yep just know that the tang from the buttermilk won’t be there. If you don’t have any, make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to a measuring cup and add 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 10 minutes to make a swap. Or use plain greek yogurt or sour cream that has been thinned out with milk as a swap.
Russet works fine too. They will end up lighter and fluffier.
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Mashed potatoes just got a whole lot easier with your slow cooker recipe! I can’t wait to try it.
Wow! This was such an easy way to make mashed potatoes and they came out perfect! I will be making them this way from now on.
What a simple and easy way to make great creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes! Really tasty, love all the buttery goodness.
This slow cooker mash is the best. The potatoes are perfectly seasoned and I love the chives mixed in as well. Thanks for sharing.
These potatoes look incredibly smooth and velvety, and I can imagine how delicious they must taste. I’m looking forward to trying them this weekend.
These slow cooker mashed potatoes are a game-changer! I never thought about using a slow cooker for mashed potatoes, but after trying your recipe, I’m hooked. The result is incredibly creamy and flavorful.
This is perfect! We have a crowd coming over and no room on the stove! Love it!
These potatoes are perfectly delicious. I’ll be making them again for the 4th. I just love a hands off recipe where people can help themselves.
The easiest and most delicious way to make mashed potatoes! The slow cooker saved my life!
These mashed potatoes were so easy to make and I loved the creaminess of them! Perfect for comforting dinners. Thanks for the recipe!