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Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

September 13, 2013

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Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes for nights when dinner needs to be fast, easy and delicious!

Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes for nights when dinner needs to be fast, easy and delicious! | MomOnTimeout.com #slowcooker #potatoes

Today I’m taking a break from my inner dessert blogger (down girl!) and sharing a recipe that everyone needs to have in their slow cooker arsenal:  Mashed Potatoes.

Mashed Potatoes have got me through many tough times in my life. They are true comfort food and are amazing no matter what ingredients get thrown in. Great for potlucks, Thanksgiving, Christmas, parties, nights where you didn’t realize you were running behind and soccer practice is in 15 minutes and no one has had dinner yet but that’s okay because dinner will stay nice and warm in the slow cooker.

Hey! It happens even to the best of us 🙂  I’m just thankful it was a slow cooker night and there’s that nice little “warm” setting. Here’s three reasons why you should give this recipe a try:

One.  Making mashed potatoes in the slow cooker allows the potatoes to cook evenly. Every. Time. No more chunks of under-cooked potatoes for you!

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Two.  Garlic mashed potatoes have never tasted better than they do when cooked in a slow cooker. The garlic flavor infuses into the potatoes as they slowly cook and the result – absolutely divine!

Three.  Once the potatoes are done, drain, mash, add yumminess and return to the slow cooker where those potatoes will stay beautifully warm and creamy until YOU’RE ready for them.

Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes for nights when dinner needs to be fast, easy and delicious! | MomOnTimeout.com #slowcooker #potatoes

These potatoes go great with pretty much anything and are particularly delicious with fried chicken or meatloaf. Bryce (a.k.a. Bryce Knight) was totally helping me out with these potatoes. He likes to scrub the potatoes and pick out the small ones that can go straight into the slow cooker. These potatoes are so easy a kid could make them 😉

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Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes for nights when dinner needs to be fast, easy and delicious!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword mashed potatoes, slow cooker garlic buttermilk mashed potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 6 hours hours
Total Time 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings 10
Calories 153kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 2-3 cups water
  • 5 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/2-3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2-3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 green onions sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • Scrub potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces. The smaller potatoes I just throw straight in.
  • Combine potatoes, garlic, and salt in slow cooker. Add water just until covered.
  • Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until potatoes are nice and tender.
  • Drain potatoes and return to slow cooker.
  • Mash potatoes and add butter, buttermilk, and sour cream. Continue mashing adding buttermilk or sour cream as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg

More slow cooker recipes that I heavily rely upon:

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Apricot-Orange Slow Cooker Chicken

spicy-slow-cooker-pulled-pork-sandwich-jalapeno-cream-cheese-recipe

Spicy Pulled Pork Popper Sandwich

Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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By Trish - Mom On Timeout September 13, 2013 Appetizers and Sides, Favorites, Recipes, Slow Cooker, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Recipes

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Comments

  1. Christine W. Fadeley says

    May 17, 2016 at 6:30 PM

    Sorry if I’m overlooking this, but approximately how many servings does this recipe make?

    Reply
  2. Danielie says

    December 2, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    nothing is ever Fast in a slow cooker although its definitely easy. thanks.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      December 2, 2014 at 7:34 PM

      True words Danielle 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Julia says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    What a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving! I love how simple and delicious it looks! Definitely a crowd pleaser!

    Reply
  4. FSullivan says

    November 18, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Can you peel the potatoes if you don’t want the skin before you cook the potatoes?

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 22, 2013 at 5:14 PM

      Yes of course! I do that often too 🙂

      Reply
  5. joyce says

    September 25, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    This sounds fantastic but I was wondering if anyone knows if Idaho potatoes can be used instead of the Yukon Gold? Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      October 2, 2013 at 12:45 PM

      Yes of course Joyce! Any potato will work I just happen to use Yukons for this recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    September 19, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    We keep our mashed potatoes in a crock pot for family meals, but I have never actually made them in it. I’m thinking it’s time I tried.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 24, 2013 at 8:25 PM

      Yes you should girl! Super easy and you can easily add herbs or garlic for maximum flavor.

      Reply
  7. Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says

    September 15, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    I am going to try this recipe … I hate it when potatoes boil over on the stove … never tried the crock pot!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:36 PM

      Super simple way to make potatoes Brenda! Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    September 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    LOVE this, Trish! I never thought about using the slow cooker to cook the potatoes, but I am absolutely doing this next time – brilliant!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:36 PM

      It’s a really great to infuse some flavor into the potatoes too like herbs or garlic. Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  9. Lisa @ Wine & Glue says

    September 15, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    I love it! You have to tame your inner dessert blogger! #youandmeboth These look delish Trish! Making them this Thanksgiving, since I’m a novice and making everything come out at once = impossible. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:38 PM

      LOL! Thanks for the pin Lisa!

      Reply
  10. Allie | Baking A Moment says

    September 14, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    This is such a brilliant idea! I always use my slow cooker to keep the potatoes warm on Thanksgiving, but it never occurred to me to actually COOK the potatoes in there (duh!). That’s one less pot to clean on a very tiring day. Love this, totally pinning!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:52 PM

      Thanks for the pin Allie!

      Reply
  11. Holly says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Trish! Great minds think alike! I just made mashed potatoes in my crock pot last weekend! They were so good! I’m trying your garlic version next time 🙂 they sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:54 PM

      Oh I love it! Try with the garlic next time – sooo good 🙂

      Reply
  12. Carole says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I love this idea, Trish! With the holidays sneaking up on us, I think I might just have to try these! Thanks for another fabulous recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      It’s a great way to free up space on the range for sure 🙂 Thanks Carole!

      Reply
  13. Jenn@eatcakefordinner says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    I love sour cream in mashed potatoes. These sound amazing and I love your pic.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      Thanks Jenn!!

      Reply
  14. Happy Valley Chow says

    September 13, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    I have never thought to make mashed potatoes in the crock pot, what a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:56 PM

      You bet! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  15. Marcie says

    September 13, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    What a great idea, Trish! I love mashed potatoes and can’t think of an easier way to make them. This is getting pinned!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      September 18, 2013 at 6:56 PM

      Super easy and yummy too Marcie – thanks!

      Reply
    • maureen cree says

      November 22, 2013 at 10:43 AM

      can i make my mash in my slow cooker and rely on it to keep warm without drying out im having 12 for xmas sinner??? how would frozen mash cook in the slow cooker, my friend got me a caterer size bag i was wondering if i can put this in 1st thing would it cook and keep warm to use in say 5hrs time?

      Reply
      • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

        November 22, 2013 at 4:57 PM

        You might need to add some milk, cream or butter at the end but it should be fine!

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