Description
These Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are creamy and flavorful, made with fresh Yukon gold potatoes and rich chicken broth. This comforting dish is perfect for quick dinners or family gatherings, making your meal a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds yukon gold or red potatoes – peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup chicken broth or veggie broth
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 4 cloves garlic minced – or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup cream warmed – more if needed
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- Place the chopped potatoes and broth into the slow cooker and add butter, garlic, and onion powder on top.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to high; let the potatoes cook for 3-4 hours until tender.
- Once cooked, mash the potatoes with a masher or electric mixer to your preferred texture, leaving some chunks for mouthfeel.
- Incorporate sour cream, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning and blend in warm cream until you achieve the desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately with green onions and an extra pat of butter on top.
Notes
For additional flavor, try using roasted garlic instead of raw.
Make sure to adjust the amount of cream based on your preference for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg