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Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

These creamy, buttery, delicious crockpot mashed potatoes are made with just 7 ingredients. Free up your oven and stovetop with this easy holiday side dish recipe.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 5 hours
Total 5 hours 15 minutes
Fat 7
Carbs 41
Protein 2
Yield 16

Ingredients

  • 6 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes rinsed and chopped into 1-inch pieces*
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 cup 2% fat Greek yogurt or sour cream

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh thyme
  • Fresh sage
  • Salted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chives

Instructions

  • Spray a slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Add the chopped potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the slow cooker. Mix until well combined. 
    A crock pot filled with chopped apples.
  • Break the cream cheese into 4-5 pieces and place on top of the potatoes. Repeat with the 4 tablespoons of butter.
  • Place the lid on your slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • When the potatoes fall apart to the touch and are fork-tender, uncover the slow cooker and stir the ingredients together.
    A bowl of mashed potatoes in a slow cooker.
  • Add the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) to the slow cooker and stir again until combined.  
    A crock pot filled with mashed potatoes and sour cream.
  • Use a hand mixer, immersion blender, or potato masher to mash the potatoes until they have a thick and creamy consistency. Feel free to leave them chunkier if that's your jam, but make sure not to over mix!
  • Serve immediately and garnish with your favorite toppings including fresh herbs, butter, salt, pepper, or chives.
    A crock pot filled with mashed potatoes and dill.

Tips & Notes

  • Storage: Store mashed potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheating Instructions: Feel free to reheat your crockpot mashed potatoes right in the slow cooker on high (or in the microwave). Add a little broth and mix everything together. Heat until warmed through.
  • Potatoes: We kept the skin on the potatoes. If you prefer peeled potatoes, peel them before chopping. The bigger your potato chunks, the longer they will take to cook in the slow cooker.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g