Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

• red potatoes, halved↗2 lbs

  I leave the peel on, but feel free to remove if you prefer

• water↗2 cups
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• heavy cream↗1⁄2 cup

  or greek yogurt

• butter↗2 tablespoons
• milk↗1 tablespoon
• garlic powder2 tablespoons

  or 5 garlic cloves, roasted and diced

• salt↗

  to taste

• pepper↗

  to taste

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In crock pot, add 2 cups of water and potatoes.

2. 2

   Cook on high for 1-2 hours or until potatoes are very soft to touch.

3. 3

   Water should be almost evaporated and potatoes will mash when gently touched. If you have a lot of water leftover, drain it off. If you have under 1/2 cup, go ahead and leave it. This will help keep your potatoes from over drying while waiting for dinner to be done- so you can make them ahead of time.

4. 4

   Add cream, butter, garlic and mash well using hand mixer or mashing utensil, right there in the crock pot.

5. 5

   Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Keep potatoes on medium or low for up to 2 hours, or until ready to serve.