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    Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Jun 25, 2018 · Modified: Jun 11, 2019 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    Slow cooker loaded mashed potatoes are the PERFECT side to bring to any pot luck gathering! So easy and so GOOD!
    Loaded Crock Pot 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...

    Slow cooker loaded mashed potatoes are the PERFECT side to bring to any pot luck gathering! So easy and so GOOD!

    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

     

    Slow cooker loaded mashed potatoes are the PERFECT side to bring to any pot luck gathering! So easy and so GOOD!

    Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

    Slow cooker loaded mashed potatoes are the PERFECT side to bring to any pot luck gathering! So easy and so GOOD!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours hours
    Total Time: 5 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 207kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 5 lb potatoes peeled
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • ½ 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

    Always spray your slow cooker with cooking spray before to help make clean up a breeze! 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 3.8mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    Slow cooker mashed potatoes in serving dish close up.

    Hope you enjoy them as much as our family does!

    xo,

    jessica-about-1

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    1. Ns Girl

      July 17, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Did you cut them (how big) before cooking the potatoes?

      Reply
      • Jessica

        July 18, 2021 at 7:35 pm

        Yes, I cubed them a little larger than bite size. The smaller you cut them the quicker they will cook.

        Reply
    2. Pam Dana

      June 03, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love making mashed potatoes in my slow cooker... but this recipe takes them to a whole new level! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        June 03, 2019 at 2:26 pm

        Yay! So glad you love it! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    3. Dell

      December 28, 2013 at 10:24 am

      I made these for Thanksgiving and they were sooo yummy. I'm making them again today for my family's Christmas party!

      Reply
      • prettyprovidence

        December 28, 2013 at 10:48 am

        Yay! I'm SO glad they were a hit! Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    4. Christine

      September 21, 2012 at 11:36 am

      OH!!! Gotta try this!!

      Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

      Reply
    5. Jessica Scott

      September 17, 2012 at 4:54 am

      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

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      • Jessica

        September 18, 2012 at 9:30 pm

        Trust me, you can totally pull these off! They are so easy, anyone could make them! Good luck ;), and thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    6. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

      September 15, 2012 at 10:48 pm

      My mouth is watering! These look amazing! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!

      Reply
    7. Sleen

      September 14, 2012 at 1:07 am

      JUST what I needed for tomorrow's meatless Friday. (We'll be skipping the bacon this time.) Thank you!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        September 18, 2012 at 9:30 pm

        What a good idea to have meatless Friday! I should totally try that. Thanks for your comment, I hope it worked out!

        Reply
    8. Michelle's Tasty Creations

      September 13, 2012 at 4:56 pm

      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

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    9. kim

      September 13, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Looks so yummy!! Can't wait to try them at a gathering.

      Reply

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