Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
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These easy, creamy mashed potatoes are incredibly simple to make, and stay warm in your crockpot or slow cooker. Great for holiday meals and serving a crowd.
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Ingredients
- 5 pounds Russet potatoes washed, peeled and cut into approximately 1" cubes (Idaho or Russet potatoes can also be used)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 oz cream cheese use brick cream cheese, not tub, and cut into 1" cubes
- 1/2+ cup half and half* heavy whipping cream or milk may also be used
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Additional butter and half and half as desired
Instructions
- Place cubed potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Water level should be at least an inch above potatoes to allow for proper boiling. Salt water if desired. Bring to a boil.
- Boil until potatoes easily break apart when pierced with a fork. As potatoes are often cut at different sizes, this can take anywhere from 10-30 minutes. After ten minutes start testing by gently stabbing a potato with a fork (this can be done in the water). If it breaks up with no real pressure, then the potatoes are done. Drain.
- Return drained potatos to empty pot and add in butter, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of half and half, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher. An electric mixer can be used, but don't over-do it or you'll wind up with gummy mashed potatoes.
- Transfer mixture to slow cooker and place on warm until ready to serve. If mixture will be kept in slow cooker for more than an hour, give a stir and add a splash of half and half or milk every hour or so to prevent drying. Top with additional butter just before serving if desired.
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Notes
- *Always start with less liquid, gradually adding more as need.
- It's far easier to thin mashed potatoes that are too thick, than to thicken runny mashed potatoes! 1/2 cup of half and half, milk or cream is a great starting point for this recipe.
- You may need more, but add a little at a time, then stir well to incorporate before adding more.
- To make in advance: Prepare potatoes then store covered in refrigerator.
- When ready to serve, add to crock pot, along with 1/2 cup of half and half or milk and 2 tbsp butter, and cook on low 3-4 hours or until heated to desired temperature.
- Alternatively mashed potatoes can be reheated in the microwave. To do so place mashed potatoes in a microwave safe dish and add in 1/2 cup half and half or milk and 2 tbsp butter, then stir to combine. Cook on half power for 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove from microwave as bowl may be hot, stir and check temperature. Repeat heating at half power, one minute at a time, until desired temperature is reached. Serve immediately or keep warm in crock pot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
313mg
(13%)
Potassium
828mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
459IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 828mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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