Mashed potatoes. One of America’s favorite comfort foods.
The problem is, if you’re in the mood for comfort food, you’re probably not in the mood to peel a bunch of potatoes and do all that other tedious stuff it takes to make an amazing batch of mashed potatoes.
This could really be a problem. Such a deceiving little dish. Looks so simple and yet, it’s really not.
Unless…
You are fortunate enough to sense the need for comfort (or just the need for mashed potatoes) about four hours before you need them, and you have a slow cooker. (Also known as a Crock Pot, but that’s a trademarked name so I try to remember not to use it all Willy Nilly like that.)
If so, you’re in business. If you can cut a potato and drop it into a dish, you’re well on your way to creamy, comfy, deliciousness. (Have hubby stop by the grocery store and pick up a rotisserie chicken and viola! Dinner!)
- 6-8 Yukon gold potatoes
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken stock
- optional-2 whole cloves garlic
- optional-1-2 strips bacon, cut into 2 inch pieces
- ½ stick butter
- ¼ cup sour cream
- salt and pepper
- Wash potatoes and cut off any blemishes on the skins.
- Cut into chunks, about ½ an inch.
- Toss into slow cooker.
- Top with milk and broth.
- Choose if you want to add garlic or bacon (or neither)
- Sprinkle with a large pinch of salt
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours
- When potatoes are completely tender, add butter, sour cream , salt and pepper.
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Looks delicious! I love potatoes but have not tried them in a slow cooker! I hope you will link up 3 of your favorite posts with our #SmallVictoriesSunday linkup!
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I was surprised at how good they were and how easy!
I’ll see about lining up but I haven’t blogged for a while so I don’t have any new recipes.
I have not peeled potatoes since 1969 when I had the first mashed potatoes that the hostess left the skins on. I have not tried the potatoes in the slow cooker since most recipes call for peeling. In fact if I have to peel the potatoes I just pick another recipe. I guess you get the idea I do not like to peel potatoes.
I’m right there with you Linda, I hate peeling potatoes too! That’s why I love this recipe!
YUM! When I see potatoes, I have to stop and investigate further. Lol! I’m an Idaho girl. How did I not know I could make such an easy peasy and delicious mashed potato dish? I can’t wait to try this out!
Let me know if you like it Rosann!