Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes. This effortless recipe transforms simple Russet potatoes into a creamy, flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal, especially during festive gatherings. With minimal prep time and the convenience of slow cooking, you can enjoy rich and velvety mashed potatoes without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply set it and forget it, then savor the delightful taste of homemade mashed potatoes that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cubed Russet potatoes into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 8 hours until fork-tender.
- Drain excess liquid, reserving about 1/4 cup.
- Mix in softened butter and warmed milk; mash until creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved liquid if needed.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl; create indentations for butter pats to melt into.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg