Description
Creamy, cozy mashed potatoes made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheese or garlic for added flavor
Instructions
- Peel and cube the russet potatoes into even pieces.
- Add the cubed potatoes to your crock pot. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth evenly over the potatoes.
- Dollop in the softened butter and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Set your crock pot on low for 4 hours. Cover and let the potatoes become tender.
- Once the cook time is up, mash the potatoes directly in the crock pot until creamy and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- For added flavor, mix in shredded cheese or roasted garlic.
- Scoop into serving dishes and garnish as desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace sour cream with cashew cream and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg