Crockpot Mashed Potatoes offer an effortless way to create rich, creamy mashed potatoes without tying up your stovetop. This slow cooker recipe delivers perfectly tender Yukon Gold potatoes infused with garlic and butter, ideal for family dinners or holiday feasts.
Slow cooking allows the potatoes to soften evenly while absorbing the flavors of broth, butter, and spices. The gentle heat prevents overcooking and helps the potatoes retain a creamy texture that’s difficult to achieve with traditional stovetop methods.
This method suits busy cooks who want hands-off preparation and a warm dish ready to serve when desired. Leftovers store well in the fridge and reheat smoothly, making this recipe great for meal prep and entertaining.
The final mashed potatoes are rich and buttery with a subtle garlic punch, balanced by tangy sour cream and cream cheese. The addition of fresh chives adds a bright herbaceous note, perfect for those who appreciate classic comfort food with a gourmet twist.
Servings: 10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup warm whole milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for garnish
- Extra melted butter, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
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