Crock Pot Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Transform your comfort food game with these rich and creamy Crock Pot Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, a set-it-and-forget-it dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender Russet potatoes slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe is elevated with a luscious blend of sour cream, butter, and sharp cheddar cheese for irresistibly cheesy, velvety bites. A hint of garlic powder and black pepper adds depth, while optional green onions provide a fresh, flavorful garnish. With minimal prep and all the magic happening right in your crock pot, these mashed potatoes are an effortless side dish that'll steal the spotlight at your holiday feast, dinner party, or weeknight meal. Make ahead and let the slow cooker do the work—your creamy, cheesy potato masterpiece awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1 cup Water
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 2 inches in size.
Place the potato chunks into the crock pot. Add 1 cup of water and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the potatoes.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Once cooked, drain any remaining water from the crock pot and return the potatoes to the pot.
Add unsalted butter, sour cream, whole milk, 1 teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Sprinkle in 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Allow the heat from the potatoes to melt the cheese.
Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh and vibrant topping.
Serve warm and enjoy your creamy, cheesy Crock Pot Cheddar Mashed Potatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2710 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 129.1 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.6 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 6131 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 322.0 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 90.4 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1757 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 8095 mg | 172% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
