How to Make Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Peel and chop the potatoes.

   Rinse about 5 pounds (2.25 kg) of russet potatoes and then use a peeler to remove the skins.
   
   Then, place the potatoes on a cutting board and cut them into approximately one-inch (2.5 cm) chunks.
   
   The potato chunks do not need to be exactly one-inch in size.
   
   However, making them smaller will help the potatoes cook more evenly., In a large mixing bowl or 6-quart (5.5 L) slow cooker pot, add the potato chunks, 12 tablespoons (170 g) of butter, 1 tablespoon of salt (17 g), and a ½ tablespoon (8 g) of ground black pepper.
   
   Stir the mixture until the potato chunks are completely covered in salt and pepper.
   
   Add 1 cup of water (240 mL) and cook the mixture on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.You can melt the butter before you add it to the potatoes.
   
   However, it will melt while they cook anyway.
   
   The potatoes may brown a little while they cook.
   
   However, this should not affect the flavor. , Once the potatoes are soft, add 1 ½ cups (360 mL) of warm milk to the mixture.
   
   Then, take a potato masher or an electric mixer and smash the potatoes.
   
   If the potatoes are still too clumpy, add another ½ cup (120 mL) of warm milk to the potatoes and continue mashing.It may work best to use the masher to break down the potatoes and then use the mixer to whip them into a nice fluffy texture.
   
   Add salt and pepper to taste. , Because these are relatively basic mashed potatoes, you can garnish them with nearly anything.
   
   You can make gravy to accompany your potatoes or add toppings like sour cream, bacon, or chives.You could even use your slow cooker mashed potatoes to make a delicious shepherd’s pie.
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   Step 2: Cook the potatoes with water

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   Step 3: butter

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   Step 4: and pepper.

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   Step 5: Mash the potatoes and stir in sour cream and milk.

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   Step 6: Add your garnishes.

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