Deliciously creamy, making these slow cooker mashed potatoes with chicken broth really gives and extra layer of flavor. An easy potato recipe that helps when you're busy in the kitchen.
I don't know about you, but anything that takes the pressure off Thanksgiving dinner, or Christmas dinner is heaven sent.
Being able to leave these slow cooker mashed potatoes to cook themselves while I do everything else is amazing. You even mash them in there too.
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- What makes this recipe so yummy
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- Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
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- Necessary gear: Equipment
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- How to store leftovers
- Mel's kitchen notes
- Frequently asked questions: FAQs
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- It's great hands-off cooking- perfect for holiday meals.
- It allows you to leave the creamy mashed potatoes on warm setting and serve them straight out of there.
- The potatoes are so creamy and tasty, I can't imagine making them any other way now.
- It saves stovetop space and is a really easy recipe.
- It's the perfect side dish for any meal.
- Minimal prep for a hearty meal.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- Yellow Potatoes
- Chicken Broth (try my homemade chicken stock)
- Butter, unsalted
- Sour Cream
- Half and Half
- Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
- Onion Powder (not pictured)
- Garlic Powder (not pictured)
- Parsley
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Peel and cut potatoes into 2" chunks.
- Step 2: Add to the slow cooker with the garlic cloves.
- Step 3: Pour chicken broth all over.
- Step 4: Cover and slow cook until fork tender.
- Step 5: Mash with a potato masher (or potato ricer).
- Step 6: Add the melted butter, sour cream and seasonings and mash again.
- Step 7: Turn slow cooker onto warm setting until you're ready to serve.
Hint: I like to use Yukon gold potatoes for my mashed potatoes (I love the flavor), but you could use russet potatoes, or red potatoes.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Vegetable Broth - instead of chicken broth.
- Cream Cheese - add this, cheddar cheese, bacon and sour cream for a more loaded mashed potatoes flavor.
- Heavy Cream - instead of half and half. Or whole milk.
- Greek Yoghurt - instead of sour cream.
- Green Onions - or chopped chives instead of chopped parsley for garnish.
- Sweet Potatoes - for a sweet potato mash.
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Necessary gear: Equipment
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You'll need a 6 quart (or bigger) slow cooker and a potato masher. Use an electric mixer if you want a smoother finish.
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How to store leftovers
The leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
These slow cooker mashed potatoes with chicken broth freeze well. Store in a freezer safe container for up to 6 months.
Mel's kitchen notes
If you're holding the mashed potatoes in the slow cooker on warm setting, add butter pats intermittently so that they don't dry out.
Frequently asked questions: FAQs
Yes, you can do it this way. Just remember to add butter, milk, or cream intermittently so that they don't dry out.
Russet potatoes are known for being excellent for mash because of their high starch content, they break down really easily. Yukon Gold potatoes add a certain buttery-ness to mash!
This happens when the potatoes are not quite cooked enough, also if you add cold milk/cream/butter before you mash the potatoes.
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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Broth
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 Pounds Yellow Potatoes peeled and cut into even sized pieces
- 4 Cloves Garlic peeled and crushed
- ¾ Cup Chicken Broth
- ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter
- ¼ Cup Sour Cream
- ½ Cup Half and Half
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped (garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes into even pieces (about 2").5 Pounds Yellow Potatoes
- Add to the slow cooker (6 Quart or bigger).
- Add garlic cloves and chicken broth, cover and cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 4 hours).4 Cloves Garlic, ¾ Cup Chicken Broth
- Remove lid and mash with a potato masher.
- Add melted butter, sour cream, half and half, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.¼ Cup Unsalted Butter, ¼ Cup Sour Cream, ½ Cup Half and Half, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, Salt and pepper to taste
- Mash again until smooth and creamy.
- Top with slices of butter and a pinch of chopped parsley.1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley
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