Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes are one of my favorite ways to make potatoes. These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes simmer low and slow while you focus on everything else. Whether you’re prepping for Thanksgiving or just craving something cozy, this hands-off method delivers rich flavor and velvety texture with minimal effort.
Author: It is a Keeper
Meal Type: Eggs Free
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: EASY
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 303 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 3 pounds - Russet potatoes
- Water
- 1 tsp - salt
- ¼ cup - Butter
- ¼ cup - Sour cream
- ⅔ cup - Half and half
- 1 tsp - Salt
- ½ tsp - Black pepper
Instructions
- Put potatoes in the bowl of a slow cooker.
- Pour enough water over the potatoes to just cover them.
- Add salt.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are soft.
- When potatoes are done, mash the potatoes to your desired consistency.
- Stir in butter, half and half, sour cream, salt and pepper. You can add more half and half to reach your desired consistency.
- Keep in slow cooker on “warm” setting until ready to eat.
Nutrition
Energy: 303 kcal | Total Fat: 13 g | Saturated: 8 g | Trans: 0 g | Cholesterol: 36 mg | Total Carbs: 43 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 3 g | Proteins: 6 g | Sodium: 868 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g
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