Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Recipe
If you want creamy and easy side dishes, this Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Recipe is perfect. It is smooth, buttery and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the potatoes
- Peel and cut potatoes into even cubes. This helps them cook evenly in the slow cooker.
Add to slow cooker
- Place potatoes into slow cooker. Add a little water and salt to help them cook properly.
Cook slowly
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2–3 hours until potatoes are very soft.
Drain excess water
- Remove any extra water from the slow cooker. This keeps mashed potatoes thick and creamy.
Add butter and milk
- Add butter and milk to the potatoes while still hot. This helps them melt and mix easily.
Mash the potatoes
- Use a potato masher to mash until smooth. Leave small lumps if you like a rustic texture.
Add sour cream and seasoning
- Mix in sour cream, salt, pepper and garlic. Stir until creamy and well combined.
Adjust consistency
- Add more milk if needed. Mix until you get the desired smooth and creamy texture.
Serve warm
- Serve hot as a side dish. Enjoy soft, buttery mashed potatoes with your favorite meals.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for creamy texture
- Add cream cheese for extra richness
- Use roasted garlic for deeper flavor
- Do not overmix to avoid gluey texture
- Keep warm in slow cooker until serving
- Add chopped herbs for freshness