Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
An easy and creamy slow cooker mashed potatoes recipe that keeps warm and fluffy until you’re ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter (salted or unsalted)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (fresh minced or garlic powder)
- Optional toppings: chives, sour cream, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prep the potatoes. Peel if desired and cut into 1 to 2-inch chunks.
- Add to the slow cooker with broth, salt, and pepper. Dot butter over the top.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until tender.
- Add cream cheese and warm milk or cream. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mash right in the crockpot until the desired texture is achieved.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Keep warm on the WARM setting.
Notes
If potatoes thicken after being kept warm, stir in a splash of warm milk to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed potatoes, slow cooker, easy side dish, comfort food