Mashed Potatoes in a Crock Pot

🥔 Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 5 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled & cubed

• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

• ½ cup butter, cut into pieces

• 1–1½ cups milk or heavy cream (warm)

• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

Optional add-ins: garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, chives

Instructions

1. Load the crock pot
   Add cubed potatoes and broth. Cover.

2. Cook
   Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.

3. Drain (optional)
   If there’s excess liquid, drain a little—but leave some for flavor.

4. Mash
   Add butter, salt, and pepper. Mash directly in the crock pot.

5. Make creamy
   Slowly stir in warm milk/cream until desired consistency.

6. Keep warm
   Cover and keep on WARM for up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Flavor Upgrades 😋

• Garlic mashed: add 4 cloves minced garlic at the start

• Cheesy: stir in 1–2 cups shredded cheddar

• Extra creamy: add ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese

• Herb: mix in rosemary or chives

Pro Tips

• Yukon Golds = naturally buttery texture

• Warm milk prevents gluey potatoes

• Stir occasionally if holding warm for long periods