Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

These creamy crockpot mashed potatoes are easy to make ahead for a slow cooker and taste fantastic thanks to garlic, butter, and cream cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 470 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste
• 5 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks
• 0.5 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Step 2

Place potatoes, bouillon, and garlic in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Drain in a colander over a large bowl, reserving cooking water.

Step 4

Transfer mashed potato mixture to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours.

Step 5

Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Serve hot and enjoy!

Step 7

Mash potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese until smooth and creamy, adding a little reserved water if needed to reach desired consistency.