My kids could hardly believe Thanksgiving is almost here until they checked their school planners and saw a short week coming up. Holidays tend to arrive quickly, and with Thanksgiving on the horizon we started talking menu favorites. My children immediately asked for two traditional dishes: our family’s Italian stuffing and, unsurprisingly, mashed potatoes. Because they love mashed potatoes so much, I tested this Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes recipe on them over the weekend — and it was an instant hit.
This version of Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes comes from Produce for Kids’ holiday e-cookbook, Festive Flavors. The ebook includes a variety of seasonally inspired recipes, from sweet potato casserole to creamed spinach with mushrooms and cranberry apple crisp. The recipes focus on straightforward preparation and use fresh ingredients while keeping flavor front and center. I especially appreciated how this mashed potato recipe pairs red potatoes with cauliflower and Greek yogurt to create a lighter, creamy texture without sacrificing comfort.
The whole batch disappeared in a day across two meals. The cauliflower adds a silky lightness and body, while the Greek yogurt contributes creaminess and a pleasant tang. Together with red potatoes, onion and a touch of garlic, the result was fluffy, flavorful mashed potatoes that my family loved.
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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes {and free Thanksgiving e-cookbook from Produce For Kids}
Yield: serves 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups cauliflower florets
- 1½ lbs. red potatoes, quartered
- ½ sweet onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. parsley, chopped
Directions:
- Pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it is finely chopped.
- Place the cauliflower, quartered potatoes, chopped onion, 1 cup water, garlic, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Use a hand mixer to blend in the Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Finish with chopped parsley on top and serve warm.
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