Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes for nights when dinner needs to be fast, easy and delicious!
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!
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.
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 😉
Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
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
More slow cooker recipes that I heavily rely upon:
Apricot-Orange Slow Cooker Chicken
Spicy Pulled Pork Popper Sandwich
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Christine W. Fadeley says
Sorry if I’m overlooking this, but approximately how many servings does this recipe make?
Danielie says
nothing is ever Fast in a slow cooker although its definitely easy. thanks.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
True words Danielle 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Julia says
What a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving! I love how simple and delicious it looks! Definitely a crowd pleaser!
FSullivan says
Can you peel the potatoes if you don’t want the skin before you cook the potatoes?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes of course! I do that often too 🙂
joyce says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes of course Joyce! Any potato will work I just happen to use Yukons for this recipe. Enjoy!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
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.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes you should girl! Super easy and you can easily add herbs or garlic for maximum flavor.
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
I am going to try this recipe … I hate it when potatoes boil over on the stove … never tried the crock pot!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Super simple way to make potatoes Brenda! Thank you!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
LOVE this, Trish! I never thought about using the slow cooker to cook the potatoes, but I am absolutely doing this next time – brilliant!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s a really great to infuse some flavor into the potatoes too like herbs or garlic. Thanks Ashley!
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks for the pin Lisa!
Allie | Baking A Moment says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks for the pin Allie!
Holly says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh I love it! Try with the garlic next time – sooo good 🙂
Carole says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It’s a great way to free up space on the range for sure 🙂 Thanks Carole!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner says
I love sour cream in mashed potatoes. These sound amazing and I love your pic.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Jenn!!
Happy Valley Chow says
I have never thought to make mashed potatoes in the crock pot, what a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You bet! Thanks for stopping by!
Marcie says
What a great idea, Trish! I love mashed potatoes and can’t think of an easier way to make them. This is getting pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Super easy and yummy too Marcie – thanks!
maureen cree says
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?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You might need to add some milk, cream or butter at the end but it should be fine!