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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are an easy, hands-off way to make mashed potatoes. The potatoes cook while you prepare the other dishes!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 229kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs russet potatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the potatoes.
  • Put the diced potatoes, chicken stock, and butter in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours, until tender.
  • Mash with a potato masher.
  • Warm the milk in the microwave. Add 1/4 cup to the potatoes. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth. Add additional hot milk as needed.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Finish with your favorite toppings such as butter, gravy, sour cream, chives, or bacon bits.

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Notes

Allow leftovers to cool and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/10 | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 970mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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