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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Article by Arvada Lifestyle Hospitality: Linda Coffel

Originally published in Arvada Lifestyle

Long gone are the days of overly dry, plain potatoes screaming for a helping of gravy to come to the rescue. Take a few notes from this slow cooker recipe, sure to leave your mashed potatoes well marinated.

Ingredients

5 lbs red potatoes, cut into chunks

1-2 tbsp minced garlic

3 cubes chicken bouillon, chicken broth or Better Than Bouillion

1 (8 oz) container sour cream

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

½ cup butter

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

01

In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the potatoes, garlic, and bouillon until potatoes are tender. Drain, reserving some of the water. In a bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, adding reserved water if needed to attain desired consistency.

02

Transfer the potato mixture to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste