Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Introduction

These Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes offer a hands-off approach to creamy, buttery comfort food. Made with a blend of Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes, they come out smooth and flavorful with minimal effort. Perfect for busy days or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lb Russet Potatoes
• 2 ½ lb Yukon Gold Potatoes
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Chicken Broth
• 8 oz Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Milk (more or less to taste)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into 2-inch cubes, making them as uniform in size as possible. Rinse the potatoes again after they are sliced.
2. Step 2: Place the potatoes into the bottom of a 6-quart or larger crockpot.
3. Step 3: Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes in the crockpot, then place the butter on top.
4. Step 4: Cook on high heat for 4 hours or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Step 5: After cooking, add the cream cheese and milk. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Add additional milk if desired to reach your preferred consistency.
6. Step 6: Season to taste with salt and pepper, starting with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately or keep warm in the slow cooker on the “keep warm” setting for up to 2 hours.

Tips & Variations

• For extra richness, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
• Try adding roasted garlic or fresh herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor.
• Make it dairy-free by substituting butter with olive oil and cream cheese with coconut cream.
• Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking in the crockpot.

Storage

Store any leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stove with a splash of milk to restore creaminess. Avoid overheating to prevent drying out.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare these mashed potatoes in advance?

Yes, you can cook them ahead of time and refrigerate. Reheat them slowly in a crockpot or on the stove with added milk to maintain creaminess.

Can I use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth?

Absolutely. Vegetable broth works well as a substitute and makes this recipe suitable for vegetarians.

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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This Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to make creamy, buttery mashed potatoes using a slow cooker. Combining Russet and Yukon Gold potatoes with chicken broth, butter, cream cheese, and milk yields ultra-smooth, flavorful potatoes perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.

• Author: Nethan
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Potatoes

• 2 ½ lb Russet Potatoes
• 2 ½ lb Yukon Gold Potatoes

Liquids & Dairy

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Chicken Broth
• 8 oz Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Milk (more or less to taste)

Seasonings

• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prep Potatoes: Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into 2-inch cubes, aiming for as uniform a size as possible to ensure even cooking. Rinse the cut potatoes again to remove excess starch.
2. Assemble in Crock Pot: Place the potatoes in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger crockpot. Pour the chicken broth over the potatoes, then add the butter evenly on top.
3. Cook: Set the crockpot to high heat and cook for 4 hours or until the potatoes become fork-tender, which means they are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
4. Mash and Add Creaminess: Once cooked, add the cream cheese and milk. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth. Add additional milk as needed to reach your preferred consistency.
5. Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, starting with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper, then adjust to taste. Serve immediately or keep warm in the crockpot for up to 2 hours using the keep-warm setting.

Notes

• Uniform potato chunks help cook evenly in the crockpot.
• Rinsing the potatoes after cutting removes excess starch, preventing gummy texture.
• Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired creaminess.
• Use the keep-warm setting in the slow cooker to keep mashed potatoes hot without drying out.
• For richer flavor, use whole milk or half-and-half instead of low-fat milk.
• This recipe serves approximately 8 to 10 people as a side dish.
• Nutrition values are estimates and can vary with ingredient brands.

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