mashed potatoes
These slow cooker garlic mashed potatoes feature creamy, skin-on red potatoes cooked with plenty of butter and garlic for a flavorful, easy side dish perfect for any meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 pounds red potatoes washed and chopped into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 0.5 tablespoons salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1.5 cups sour cream
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine the potatoes, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and chicken broth (or water) in the slow cooker.
- Cover with lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Remove lid, add sour cream, and mash the potatoes to desired consistency using a potato masher.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
Notes
Perfect as a comforting side dish for holidays or everyday dinners. Skin-on potatoes add rustic texture and extra nutrients.