Crockpot mashed potatoes are lusciously creamy and oh-so satisfying! You’ll want to make these easy slow Cooker mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and regular weeknight dinners.
You’ll also like Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Slow Cooker Mashed Butternut Squash.
Suitable for vegetatian and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
It’s hard to imagine Thanksgiving or any holiday dinner without mashed potatoes. This classic comfort food is creamy and buttery, and pairs perfectly with virtually everything. And this easy recipe for Crockpot Mashed Potatoes is simple enough for weeknight dinners and a must-have for all your holiday meals.
Yeap, crockpot mashed potatoes are a true “set it and forget it” dish. Once you peel and chop the potatoes, it’s as easy as tossing the ingredients in the slow cooker and letting it do the rest of the work for you! Which is exactly what we all need when it comes to holiday meal prep.
And folks, these creamy mashed potatoes travel well so you can make them ahead and bring them along right in the slow cooker. Just the thing for all those holiday potluck dinners.
Why You’ll Love These
- Comforting – It doesn’t get more comforting than silky smooth potatoes mixed with butter and cream.
- Pantry and Budget Friendly – With only five ingredients you likely have everything you need in your pantry and most of these ingredients are inexpensive and readily available.
- Time Saving – There’s no need to wait for water to boil. Simply let the crockpot do the work for you while you go about your day.
Tools Needed
- An awesome Crockpot.
- Measuring spoons and cups.
- A sharp knife.
- A handy cutting board.
- Meal prep containers for storing.
Ready to learn how to make these Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes? Grab those potatoes and the other ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Peel and chop the potatoes and toss them in the slow cooker with the chicken broth.
- Cook on high for 4 hours until the potatoes are done. Drain out the excess broth.
- Add in butter, cream cheese, cream, salt and pepper, and then mash to desired consistency.
Recipe Tips
- Chop the potatoes smaller and everything will cook faster.
- Mash the potatoes till just incorporated using a hand mixer, potato masher or a ricer.
- If the potatoes are too thick you can thin them with a bit of milk or cream.
Delicious Variations
- Add seasonings – Herbs and spices can add a whole new level of flavor to these potatoes. Try oregano, thyme, dill, or mix and match your favorites.
- Add roasted garlic – Stir in some roasted garlic for a flavor that will knock your socks off.
- Make them loaded – Top with cheddar cheese, bacon, chives, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Leave the skins on – Leaving the skins on the potatoes will save you more time during prep and gives you a rustic-style mashed potato.
- Change up the potatoes – Russet or Yukon potatoes are delicious but you can toss in any other potato or root vegetable for added color and flavor. You can even use butternut squash.
Meal Prep and Prep Ahead
This slow cooker potato recipe is perfect for prepping ahead.
- Prep Ahead – Make this 2-3 days in advance. Store in the fridge. Reheat in the crockpot by setting it on low for about three hours.
- Store – These crock pot mashed potatoes will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze – Alternatively, you can portion the mash into freezer bags, remove all the air, label them and freeze for up to 3 months. Feel free to freeze this in even smaller portions and defrost as you need. Thaw, reheat and serve or use as a thickener for soups.
FAQs
How Do I Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm in Crockpot?
Mashed potatoes can be reheated or kept warm in the crockpot by using the warm setting. I recommend that you stir them at least once an hour, and don’t keep them in the crockpot any longer than 3 – 4 hours.
How Can I Lighten Up This Recipe?
The butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream add loads of flavor and silkiness to this recipe, but they can be a bit heavy. I don’t recommend eliminating the butter, but you can eliminate the cream cheese, or use a light sour cream instead, and swap the heavy cream for half and half or milk.
I’m Expecting a lot of People. Can I Double This Mashed Potato Recipe?
Yes, this recipe is easy to double (or even triple), provided you have room for the potatoes and the broth in your crockpot.
Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Turkey Breast.
- Smoky Instant Pot Chicken Thighs.
- Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts.
- Air Fryer Green Beans.
More Slow Cooker Recipes You May Like
- Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.
- Crockpot Spaghetti Casserole.
- Slow Cooke Grape Jelly Meatballs.
- Crockpot Breakfast Casserole.
- Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
- Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
- Slow Cooker Mashed Butternut Squash.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 pounds (2.27kg) russet or Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 32 ounces (946ml) low sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup (79ml) heavy cream at room temperature
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lightly oil crockpot insert with olive oil, cooking spray, or butter.
- Add the potato cubes and vegetable broth, cover and cook on high for about 4 hours.
- Drain the excess broth, leaving the potatoes inside the crockpot.
- Add in the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, salt and pepper and then mash into your desired consistency. Tip: you can also pass it through a ricer for smoother mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Chop the potatoes smaller and everything will cook faster.
- Mash the potatoes till just incorporated using a hand mixer, potato masher or a ricer.
- If the potatoes are too thick you can thin them with a bit of milk or cream.
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What an incredibly easy recipe for gorgeously silky mashed potatoes! I love adding extra butter for added richness. Thanks for sharing!
I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!
I’m such a sucker for mashed potatoes, and this recipe makes the cooking process so easy. Definitely one I’ll have to try out!
Wow! This is such an easy way to prepare mashed potatoes. Thanks for sharing. 🙂