Ingredients for Basic Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- (not used in recipe)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for dotting (optional)
- (not used in recipe)
- (not used in recipe)
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup warm milk or cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- fresh herbs (optional)
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How to Make Basic Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and quarter 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes.
- Place potatoes in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add 4 cups of water to cover.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Carefully drain the potatoes, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Return potatoes to the slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup warm milk or cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add reserved cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional).
- Dot with extra butter and fresh herbs (optional).
- If transporting, keep the crock pot on low for up to 3 hours. Stir gently before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
30g
Carbs
9g
