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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

ColsGrl — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 04:26:05 GMT

During Fall Cooking last week Laura Weathers mentioned she had a recipe for crockpot mashed potatoes. I thought she said it was posted, however, I am unable to locate it. Can anyone help me with this?

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

springers — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:48:37 GMT

I found it, I cant copy and paste from my tablet. Google laura weathers crockpot mash potatoes, its a facebook post (dont have to belong to fb). I will post it from my laptop later if no one else does.

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

springers — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:50:11 GMT

Peel , roughly chop, about 1-2"pieces, and soak in water your potatoes for an hour or better yet, the day ahead - this is the most time consuming so why not get it off your to do list? Soaking the potatoes will leech out some of the starch. Just before loading your slow cooker, drain off and discard this water as too much starch can make for gluey mashed potatoes. Rinse potatoes well. Remember that the kind of potato will affect the outcome. I like a rich tasting Yukon Gold. Russets make for a fluffier end product. 2. The size and shape, as well as, the way your slow cooker heats (just from the bottom or all around) will or could affect your cooking time. In general, aim to fill your cooker about 1/2 to 3/4 full for most efficient cooking. If your cooker only heats from the bottom you may have to stir part way through the cooking. 3. I cook on high for approximately 4+ hours or low for about 8+. Hold on warm for a food safe 2hrs.during the meal. Be aware that every time you lift the lid adds about 30min. to the cook time. If this is your first time to try mashed potatoes in your slow cooker, give yourself some fudge factor on the time, one of the beauties of slow cooking. 4. Place your prepped potatoes in your cooker and add about 1-1 1/2 cups liquid for every 5lbs of potatoes. This can be water, chicken or vegetable broth. You can add salt and pepper now or wait and season to taste when mashing. 5. At the end of the cook time, test with a fork, top and bottom potatoes to make sure they are tender. Drain off any extra liquid, if you prefer. I don't. Ijust add my milk or cream accordingly when mashing. I save on my cleanup and use my KitchenAid hand mixer on speed 4 and 5 to mash and serve right in the pot of my slow cooker. Be careful not to over beat, as it can make the potatoes gluey as well. 6. If you want to make these completely the day ahead and just reheat, add sour cream or cream cheese (to help retain the texture) when mashing and make them a little looser than normal. Remember to allow for the "cold from the refrigerator" temperature when figuring reheat times. A good reheat guess-timate is about 4hrs.on low.

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

springers — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:52:33 GMT

I have never been successful pasting from my tablet (sliding my fingers to capture everything).

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

gkelly — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:57:50 GMT

Hope this helps...

2. The size and shape, as well as, the way your slow cooker heats (just from the bottom or all around) will or could affect your cooking time. In general, aim to fill your cooker about 1/2 to 3/4 full for most efficient cooking. If your cooker only heats from the bottom you may have to stir part way through the cooking.

3. I cook on high for approximately 4+ hours or low for about 8+. Hold on warm for a food safe 2hrs.during the meal. Be aware that every time you lift the lid adds about 30min. to the cook time. If this is your first time to try mashed potatoes in your slow cooker, give yourself some fudge factor on the time, one of the beauties of slow cooking.

4. Place your prepped potatoes in your cooker and add about 1-1 1/2 cups liquid for every 5lbs of potatoes. This can be water, chicken or vegetable broth. You can add salt and pepper now or wait and season to taste when mashing.

5. At the end of the cook time, test with a fork, top and bottom potatoes to make sure they are tender. Drain off any extra liquid, if you prefer. I don't. I just add my milk or cream accordingly when mashing. I save on my cleanup and use my KitchenAid hand mixer on speed 4 and 5 to mash and serve right in the pot of my slow cooker. Be careful not to over beat, as it can make the potatoes gluey as well.

6. If you want to make these completely the day ahead and just reheat, add sour cream or cream cheese (to help retain the texture) when mashing and make them a little looser than normal. Remember to allow for the "cold from the refrigerator" temperature when figuring reheat times. A good reheat guess-timate is about 4hrs.on low.

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

151949 — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:01:47 GMT

This seems like a lot of trouble just to make simple mashed potatoes. However, sometimes, like Thanksgiving I will keep the extra potatoes warm in my slow cooker in case they are needed.Just have it already warmed up and buttered to prevent sticking and after you fill the dish your taking to the table - pop the rest in the slow cooker.When you come back to refill the bowl they are nice and warm.

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

springers — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:09:55 GMT

Thanks gkelly, I was so pleased that I pasted, I didnt realize that its difficult to follow without spacing.

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

DoneTryin — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:13:17 GMT

No snarkiness intended here, but why would you want to make mashed potatoes in a crockpot?

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Bhvbum — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:23:22 GMT

I save my Crockpot for more complicated slow cooking for Holiday, etc cooking. What is any easier than prepping the potatoes (peeled/unpeeled) cover with water and boil a few min? Even the cooking is short and just one pot!

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

fancy pantsy — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:32:50 GMT

On 8/13/2014 happy housewife said:
This seems like a lot of trouble just to make simple mashed potatoes. However, sometimes, like Thanksgiving I will keep the extra potatoes warm in my slow cooker in case they are needed.Just have it already warmed up and buttered to prevent sticking and after you fill the dish your taking to the table - pop the rest in the slow cooker.When you come back to refill the bowl they are nice and warm.

ITA

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

nunya — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:57:59 GMT

On 8/13/2014 VCamp2748 said:
No snarkiness intended here, but why would you want to make mashed potatoes in a crockpot?

I have no clue.

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

depglass — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:21:03 GMT

A crockpot is supposed to save you time and work. This type of exacting recipe drives me crazy. I just peel some potatoes, boil them up and mash with butter and milk. Then I put them in the crockpot if they will not be served immediately.

Re: Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Cheryl in KY — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:31:28 GMT

On 8/13/2014 happy housewife said:
This seems like a lot of trouble just to make simple mashed potatoes. However, sometimes, like Thanksgiving I will keep the extra potatoes warm in my slow cooker in case they are needed.Just have it already warmed up and buttered to prevent sticking and after you fill the dish your taking to the table - pop the rest in the slow cooker.When you come back to refill the bowl they are nice and warm.

Well, that is such a great simple idea I'm ashamed I never thought of that myself! My family loves mashed potatoes! Thanks, Happy Housewife!