Here’s a creamy, hands-off Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe 🥔⏳ — perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want comfort food without hovering over the stove.
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients (serves 6–8):
- 3 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled (optional, for flavor)
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), cut into pieces
- ½–¾ cup milk (adjust for desired creaminess)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness
- Optional garnish: chopped chives or parsley
Instructions:
- Prep potatoes:
Peel and dice potatoes into 1–2 inch cubes for even cooking. - Add to crockpot:
Place potatoes and garlic in the crockpot. Add butter and season lightly with salt. Pour in ½ cup milk. - Cook:
Cover and cook 3–4 hours on high or 6–7 hours on low, until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. - Mash:
Use a potato masher or hand mixer directly in the crockpot. Add remaining milk gradually until the desired creaminess is reached. Stir in sour cream or cream cheese if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Keep warm:
Set crockpot to “warm” until ready to serve. Stir occasionally to maintain smooth texture.
⭐ Tips:
- Extra fluffy: Yukon Gold potatoes work best.
- Flavor boost: Add roasted garlic or fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Shortcut: Use pre-peeled frozen diced potatoes for super quick prep.
- Hands-off option: Cover tightly to avoid drying out.
🔄 Variations:
- Cheesy mashed potatoes: Fold in 1 cup shredded cheddar or Parmesan.
- Loaded potatoes: Mix in crispy bacon bits and green onions.
- Garlic mashed: Roast the garlic first for deeper flavor.
If you want, I can also give you a 5-ingredient ultra-creamy version that comes out smooth and buttery every time without extra fuss.
Do you want me to give that version?
