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The Creamiest Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

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Make velvety, buttery mashed potatoes effortlessly in your slow cooker. This hands-off recipe frees up your stovetop space, making it perfect for holidays or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 5 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes (optional, for extra richness)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the peeled and quartered potatoes into the slow cooker insert.
  2. Pour the broth over the potatoes.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Drain off any excess liquid remaining in the slow cooker.
  5. Add the heavy cream, butter, salt, pepper, and optional cream cheese and minced garlic to the potatoes in the slow cooker.
  6. Use a potato masher directly in the slow cooker to mash the potatoes until they reach your desired consistency. Mash until smooth or leave slightly chunky.
  7. Stir everything together until the butter and cream cheese are fully melted and incorporated, creating creamy mashed potatoes.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving directly from the slow cooker.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese along with the cream and butter.
  • If you prefer a lighter version, substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt for the cream cheese.
  • Keep the slow cooker on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting until you are ready to serve.

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