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In the realm of comforting classics, few dishes can match the universal appeal of creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes. Now, imagine elevating this beloved side to new heights of convenience and flavor. Enter Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes—a revelation in the world of kitchen efficiency and culinary satisfaction.
Gone are the days of hovering over a stove, tending to boiling pots. With this ingenious recipe, the slow cooker takes center stage, transforming humble potatoes into a velvety masterpiece. The process is simple, yet the result is anything but ordinary. As the potatoes slowly meld with butter, cream, and seasonings, the flavors deepen, creating a symphony of rich, comforting goodness that requires minimal effort.
Join us in unraveling the magic of Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes—a dish where the essence of home-cooked comfort meets the modern convenience of slow-cooking perfection. As you savor each spoonful, you’ll appreciate the effortless elegance of a side dish that proves, once and for all, that the best things in life are often the simplest.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs sierra gold potatoes or red potatoes, diced with peel
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup butter, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups milk, warmed
Instructions:
- Place the potatoes, water, and butter into a slow cooker.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours.
- Do not remove the excess water from slow cooker. This adds to the creamy texture.
- Mash potatoes with a masher or electric beater, adding the desired amount of warm milk to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Keep warm on low until serving.
- Potatoes keep consistency for a couple of hours after mashing. Just keep the lid on the slow cooker and serve directly from there.
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