Steamy Sides–Crock Pot Red Potatoes
This version of a classic comfort side dish is a snap, and perfect for a busy day when you have more important things to do than peel potatoes, and stand around waiting for them to boil. Steaming them in the crock pot removes a couple steps, and has them cooked perfectly and ready for mashing when you and your hungry brood are ready for some steamy comfort on the side of whatever else winds up on the table.
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
4hours
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
4hours
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Wash and dry potatoes. Leave the skins on–lots of nutrients in there! Depending on size of the red potatoes, cut each potato into 2-3 inch width. Place into crock pot insert. Cook covered on high for 4 hours. No need to add any liquid as the potatoes will release moisture and will help steam the potatoes.
  2. Just before the potatoes are ready to serve, slice green onions and mince garlic.
  3. Add ingredients into crockpot insert, on top of potatoes. Use potato masher (see notes below for info on a good one) to incorporate all of the ingredients and smash the potatoes.
  4. Mix to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. Serve piping hot, and enjoy a big bowl of comfort!
Recipe Notes

For these super tasty Steamed & Mashed Red Potatoes, I don’t use a hand mixer or other electric device.  Good ole’ elbow grease gets the job done easily and quickly–and assures you don’t wind up with gummy or over-mixed potatoes (hey, that’s a thing!).  I am a huge fan of the OXO Potato Masher with Cushioned Handle.  It never slips, and mashes perfectly.  Oh, and did I mention that it cleans up with a quick rinse?  Love it.

And as for my crock pot, well, many of you know I hold a deep and abiding love for my All Clad 7-Quart Slow Cooker.  It’s a bit of a splurge, but for someone like me who is always finding a way to break a ceramic insert for a slow cooker, the aluminum insert in this one is a life saver (and insert saver).  Oh, and did I mention that the insert can go onto the stove top or into the oven as well?  Yeah, it’s a multi-tasker, so it’s always in my kitchen.

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