Slow Cooker Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
  
• 2-3 cups water
  
• 5 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• 4 tbsp butter
  
• 1/2-3/4 cup buttermilk
  
• 1/2-3/4 cup sour cream
  
• 3 green onions sliced (optional)
  
  

Instructions

• Scrub potatoes and cut into 1 inch pieces. The smaller potatoes I just throw straight in.
  
• Combine potatoes, garlic, and salt in slow cooker. Add water just until covered.
  
• Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until potatoes are nice and tender.
  
• Drain potatoes and return to slow cooker.
  
• Mash potatoes and add butter, buttermilk, and sour cream. Continue mashing adding buttermilk or sour cream as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
  
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with green onions if desired.
  

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