Easy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Last Updated on November 14, 2026 by Mr. B

This is an Easy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe that I know you’re gonna love!

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No peeling and no boiling required for this hands-off mashed potato recipe!

Mashed potatoes are such an easy side dish to whip up. They go great with a special feast like Thanksgiving or as an everyday side dish that needs no special occasion. And if my kids eat nothing else, they will eat potatoes! The best thing about these potatoes are how easy they are to make. No peeling. No boiling. Just throw everything in the crockpot and you’re done. Talk about an easy, no hustle side!

I used red potatoes with the skin left on, sour cream, garlic and milk. Optional additions could include cheese, bacon bits, or whatever else you like. No instant potatoes here! These crockpot mashed potatoes are made from scratch and it’s just as easy to make as the boxed stuff!

You can use a potato masher like I did, or use an electric mixer if you like a creamier texture. I hope you enjoy this recipe and let me know what you think! Looking for more crockpot side dish recipes? Try these:

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

Slow Cooker Roasted Vegetables

Slow Cooker Acorn Squash Recipe

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Easy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This easy slow cooker garlic mashed potatoes recipe requires absolutely no peeling or boiling. Just throw everything in the crockpot for a simple, hands-off side dish!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

  

• 2 pounds red skin potatoes quartered
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• Butter to taste

Method

 

1. Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Add potatoes.
3. Cover and cook 3-4 hours on high or 6 - 8 hours on low.
4. Add sour cream, milk, garlic to potatoes.
5. Mash with masher or electric blender. Serve hot.

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