Description
Easy cheesy slow cooker loaded mashed potatoes are a simple way to bring a delicious side dish to life by mixing in sour cream, smoky bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Additional shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and cooked bacon, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the diced potatoes, unsalted butter, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, mash them in the slow cooker using a potato masher until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon until well combined.
- Continue cooking on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the loaded mashed potatoes hot, garnished with additional shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and cooked bacon, if desired.
Notes
- Red potato skin is thin and delicate, so it’s not necessary to remove it.
- For added flavor, you can add ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and/or onion powder.
- Store any leftover mashed potatoes for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 411 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg