Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Rich and creamy crockpot mashed potatoes are the ultimate hands-off side dish! They're perfect for busy days or holiday feasts!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 393kcal
Ingredients
- 5 pounds cubed Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes peeled, washed and cut into chunks
- 1 cup salted butter divided
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, regular or ⅓-less fat
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- Garnish options: chopped fresh parsley, sliced chives, or pats of butter.
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cut russet potatoes into a crockpot.
- Pour broth over the potatoes and half of the butter, cubed.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high heat for 3-4 hours, or on low heat for 6-7 hours, until the potatoes are tender and easily mashed with a fork.
- Once the potatoes are fully cooked, carefully drain any excess broth from the crockpot, and add the remaining butter, cream cheese, and heavy whipping cream. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Add salt. Using a potato masher or an electric mixer, mash the potatoes directly in the crockpot until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. Cover and keep potatoes on the warm setting until ready to serve.
- Garnish the top of potatoes with fresh chives, parsley, or extra butter, if desired.
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Notes
Expert Tips, Substitutions and Variations
- Lighter Version: Substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream for a lighter version. You can also use low-fat cream cheese or greek yogurt.
- Cut Potatoes Evenly: Cut the potatoes into even-sized chunks to ensure they cook at the same rate.
- Make It Vegan: Replace butter with vegan butter, cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative, and chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Seasoning Boost: Incorporate fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, or dill for an earthy, aromatic flavor. You can also add onion powder, white pepper, or black pepper.
- Chunky or Smooth: For chunkier mashed potatoes, mash lightly with a potato masher; for ultra-smooth potatoes, use a hand mixer, potato ricer, or immersion blender.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Add minced cloves of garlic or garlic powder to the potatoes before cooking for a delicious garlic flavor.
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese before serving for a cheesy twist.
- Bacon-Infused: Mix in crispy bacon bits for a smoky, savory addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 881mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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