Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are so easy to make and with this recipe, they are creamy and delicious! Slow cooker mashed potatoes are a great side dish for many meals and are perfect at any time of year!
This Crockpot Mashed potatoes recipe is not at all hard to make, in fact, they are incredibly easy! Once you make them, you will notice that there is nothing like them!
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Here we are at the beginning of November and to me, that means slow-cooker season! While I use my crockpot all year round, I depend on it more during the fall and winter season. Today we are making a simple side dish that is wonderful with so many meals!
Today’s recipe is also super inexpensive to make. I like to serve these slow cooker mashed potatoes with steaks, chicken, and pork. You can also add a little garlic or bacon to change these up a bit.
Making them in the crockpot frees up your stove too.
Ingredients for Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes– of course, they are the star of this show. You will want to use Russet Potatoes. Look for potatoes that are free from dark spots. Do not use potatoes that look green - these should be discarded.
Butter – As always, I recommend real butter for a rich taste. I like to use unsalted to control the amount of sodium. You can also use margarine for this recipe.
Milk – You can use half and half, regular milk or 2 %
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Tools for this recipe:
- Slow Cooker - I use this Crockpot
- Stand or Hand Mixer (or a Potato Masher)
- Potato Peeler
Variations on this recipe:
Top your potatoes with any combination of these:
Chives
Parsley
Shredded cheese
Bacon bits
How to make Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
The full recipe is below, but the steps are simple:
First wash and peel the potatoes
- Cut potatoes
- Cook in the slow cooker
- Mash potatoes.
- Add liquids and blend well.
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- You can peel the potatoes in the morning and store in a bowl in the refrigerator. Make sure to cover potatoes in water before storing in the refrigerator.
- Make-Ahead - potatoes can be cooked the day before serving. When ready to serve, reheat on the stove and continue with steps 6 through 8. Serve immediately
More Easy Potato Dishes
This recipe is also perfect for the holidays. If you like this recipe, be sure to check out these other great potato dishes:
- Baked Sweet Potatoes - Made easily in your oven with no added sugar.
- Potato Wedges - These easy potatoes are perfect with steaks or burgers.
- Easy Scalloped Potatoes - Cheesy potatoes in a wonderful casserole made in the oven.
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russet potatoes cleaned and cut into cubes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup half-and-half or milk
Instructions
- 1. Clean and cut potatoes, add to crockpot.
- Pour chicken broth over potatoes.
- Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove from crockpot and drain, reserve chicken broth
- Return to pot and mash with a potato masher.
- Add seasonings, cream cheese and butter
- Mix until completely combined
- Gradually add half-and-half and stir until desired consistency, add back in reserved chicken broth as needed
Nutrition
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Tamara
GORGEOUS! I have never made them this way, and with chicken broth and cream cheese. I'm always looking for ways to perfect my favorite food!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
What a creamy texture and this is just perfect to feed the crowd!
Debra
I love how easy this was to make...and so tasty too.
Jamie
These are so creamy and delicious!
Raquel
Thanks - we love them!
Kim Guzman
Great tips! I can't wait to try them out!
FOODHEAL
The cream of cheese make this potato mash quite unique in taste and color.
Marcellina
Yum! Decadent mash!