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Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the easiest side dish you'll ever make! This recipe is great for every meal, from weeknight dinners to feeding your holiday crowd!
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Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the easiest side dish you'll ever make! This recipe is great for every meal, from weeknight dinners to feeding your holiday crowd!
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 595kcal
Author Amanda Batcher

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs potatoes I prefer Yukon gold or red potatoes
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder or dried minced onion
  • 4 Tbsp butter salted or unsalted
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2-3 Tbsp cream cheese
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup chives or green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Peel potatoes (optional), and slice into about 1-inch pieces. Place potatoes in slow cooker and top with broth, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW 6-7 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours).
  • Remove cover, add butter and mash until they reach your desired smooth consistency.
  • Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, most of the bacon, most of the cheese, and most of the chives/green onions. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • When serving, top with remaining bacon, cheese, and chives/green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 728mg | Potassium: 1353mg | Fiber: 7g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 34.8mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 9.7mg