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Make Ahead Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

This easy Crockpot mashed potatoes recipe is creamy, dreamy, and buttery! They're no-boil and no-drain, making dinner or entertaining that much easier.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 298 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

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  1. Add the broth and salt to your slow cooker. Turn the heat on high.
  2. Prep your potatoes. I don't peel them, but you can if you wish. I cut them into roughly 1" pieces. Add them to your Crockpot.
  3. Give the potatoes a stir. Cover and cook for 3-3.5 hours or until the potatoes are nice and tender.
  4. When the potatoes are close to being done, add the cream, butter, and garlic to a small saucepan. Warm it through over medium heat until the butter is melted and the garlic infuses the mixture.
  5. Mash the potatoes right in the Crockpot (don't drain the broth). Gradually pour in the cream mixture as you go along. Be careful not to overwork the potatoes so they don't end up gluey. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed. If you're making these ahead, use the "keep warm" setting and give them a stir prior to serving.

Notes

  • Serves 8-10 depending on how much people eat.
  • I recommend using either Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes.
  • See the blog post for more tips/tricks/recipe notes.
  • This is the 7-quart Crockpot I used to make these potatoes. It was fairly full, so I wouldn't go smaller than a 6-quart.

Nutrition Information

Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 432mg (18%) Potassium 978mg (28%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 633IU (13%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 432mg 18%
Potassium 978mg 21%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 633IU 13%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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