Are you tired of last-minute kitchen chaos and lumpy mashed potatoes? Get ready to revolutionize your side dish game with these make-ahead red skin mashed potatoes that are so incredibly creamy and delicious, your guests will be begging for the recipe! Using a crock pot, this foolproof method ensures perfectly tender potatoes with minimal effort, letting you spend more time enjoying your meal and less time stressed in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs red skin potatoes, quartered
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the red skin potatoes thoroughly and quarter them, leaving the skin intact for added texture and nutrition.
- Place the quartered potatoes into the crock pot, ensuring they are spread evenly across the bottom of the pot.
- Cut the butter into small cubes and distribute them evenly over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper generously over the potatoes to enhance their flavor.
- Cover the crock pot and set it to low heat, allowing the potatoes to cook slowly for 3-4 hours until they become tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Once potatoes are fully cooked, drain any excess liquid that may have accumulated during cooking.
- Add the milk and sour cream to the potatoes, then mash using a potato masher or electric mixer until reaching desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Keep warm in the crock pot on the lowest setting until ready to serve, or transfer to a serving dish.
Tips
- Keep the skins on! Red skin potatoes have a delightful texture and added nutrients that make these mashed potatoes extra special.
- For ultra-creamy potatoes, warm your milk and butter before adding them to ensure smooth incorporation.
- Don't overmix when mashing - this can make potatoes gluey. Stop when they reach your desired consistency.
- If preparing ahead of time, you can keep these potatoes warm in the crock pot for up to 2 hours without losing quality.
- For extra richness, consider adding roasted garlic or chives to elevate the flavor profile.
- Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving to ensure perfect flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 45mg
