Slow cooker loaded mashed potatoes are the PERFECT side to bring to any pot luck gathering! So easy and so GOOD!
I must admit, the first time I tried mashed potatoes in the crock-pot it kinda changed my world. Mashed potatoes can be time consuming and it is so nice to be able to prepare a delicious side dish early and have it ready to go at dinner time! I love loaded mashed potatoes and knew then that I had to figure out how to make them work in the crock-pot…
Well, since that first fateful time, I have experimented with tons of different crock-pot potato combinations and let me tell you, here’s my masterpiece! These slow cooker loaded mashed potatoes are a must make recipe! Are you ready for it?
Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 5 lb potatoes peeled
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 TBS butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups cheddar cheese finely shredded
- 8 slices bacon crumbled
- 3 TBS chives
Instructions
- Place potatoes, water, garlic, and salt in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours, or until potatoes are tender. Drain excess water from potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a fork. Add in sour cream, milk, and butter and blend with hand blender or potato masher until desired consistency.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon and chives. Keep on warm setting until ready to serve. Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Nutrition
Hope you enjoy them as much as our family does!
xo,
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Did you cut them (how big) before cooking the potatoes?
Yes, I cubed them a little larger than bite size. The smaller you cut them the quicker they will cook.
I love making mashed potatoes in my slow cooker… but this recipe takes them to a whole new level! Thanks!
Yay! So glad you love it! Thanks so much!
I made these for Thanksgiving and they were sooo yummy. I’m making them again today for my family’s Christmas party!
Yay! I’m SO glad they were a hit! Thanks for commenting!
OH!!! Gotta try this!!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
These potatoes are worth cheating on my diet for! Lol I will definitely be trying this recipe out soon! :) I’m not the best cook in the world, but hopefully I’ll be able to pull it off.
~ Jess
http:// jessicaslife81.blogspot.com
Trust me, you can totally pull these off! They are so easy, anyone could make them! Good luck ;), and thanks for commenting!
My mouth is watering! These look amazing! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!
JUST what I needed for tomorrow’s meatless Friday. (We’ll be skipping the bacon this time.) Thank you!
What a good idea to have meatless Friday! I should totally try that. Thanks for your comment, I hope it worked out!
Jessica,
These look amazing! I can’t wait to try the recipe. I LOVE potatoes and I am always on the look out for more crock pot recipes :) Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week! Have a wonderful weekend
Michelle
Looks so yummy!! Can’t wait to try them at a gathering.