Description
Creamy Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes with bacon, cheese, and chives make the perfect easy comfort side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds potatoes (preferably Yukon gold or red potatoes)
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (or dried minced onion)
- 4 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup chives, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes
Wash, peel if desired, and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them directly in the slow cooker. - Add Seasonings and Liquid
Pour in the chicken broth, then sprinkle the garlic powder and onion powder over the potatoes. Dot with butter. - Cook the Potatoes
Cover and cook on High for 3–4 hours or Low for 6–7 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender. - Mash and Add Creamy Ingredients
Once cooked, mash the potatoes directly in the slow cooker. Stir in the sour cream, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. - Add the Loaded Toppings
Fold in half of the cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon. Mix until creamy and evenly combined. - Finish and Serve
Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, and chopped chives over the top. Serve warm, straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish.
Notes
For extra creaminess, replace some chicken broth with heavy cream.
Yukon gold potatoes give the smoothest texture; red potatoes create a more rustic mash.
Keep the potatoes warm for up to 3 hours using the slow cooker’s “Warm” setting.
If potatoes seem dry, add warm milk or broth a little at a time.