Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes. This recipe transforms simple Russet potatoes into a creamy, flavorful side dish, perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners. Using a slow cooker, you can achieve perfectly tender potatoes with minimal effort. Simply set it and forget it while you focus on other meal preparations. With the addition of buttery richness and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these mashed potatoes will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy a hassle-free cooking experience that guarantees delicious results every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cut the Russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and place them in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add chicken broth, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours until fork-tender.
- Drain excess liquid, reserving about 1/4 cup.
- Add softened butter and warmed milk to the potatoes and mash until creamy. Adjust texture with reserved cooking liquid if needed.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, add pats of butter on top, allowing them to melt from residual heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg