Super Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
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By Alyssa Rivers
on Nov 17, 2021 |
You MUST TRY these crockpot mashed potatoes! They are so creamy and delicious and super easy to make! Which makes them the perfect side for any meal.
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make: These mashed potatoes are so simple! You will love being able to spend more time on your main item while these cook up on their own!
- Flavor: Because these cook low and slow, all of the flavors meld together and make the most amazing flavor that tastes incredible.
- Comfort Food: Crockpot mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that goes well with anything. You can have them with roast lamb, pot roast, or this amazing chicken!
Ingredients You Need for Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
Not only is this recipe simple to make, but the list of ingredients is also short. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
- Potatoes: I use russet potatoes for this recipe! When you cut them up, make sure they are all about the same size. This will help them cook more evenly!
- Chicken broth: Adds flavor to the potatoes while they cook.
- Half and half: Helps make your mashed potatoes more creamy.
- Butter: Provides richness and flavor.
- Salt and pepper: Enhances the flavors.
Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Before you cook up your main dish, you can get these crockpot mashed potatoes ready to start cooking! They are so creamy and perfect because they cook all day. And the best part is that once you put them in that slow cooker, you can forget about them until they are done!
- Cook the potatoes in chicken broth: In a 5-quart crockpot, add the diced potatoes and the chicken broth. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or until fork tender.
- Add ingredients: Add half-and-half, butter, salt, and pepper to the crock pot. Mash the potatoes to the desired texture using a hand masher or a hand mixer.
Tips for Cooking Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Potatoes: If you want a slightly different flavor, try using Yukon Gold potatoes instead!
- Keep the potatoes hot: Make sure to keep your crock pot mashed potatoes hot until you are ready to mash them up. This helps the butter to melt right into them. Plus, the other ingredients will mix better as well. As soon as you are done mashing them, then put the lid back on them and turn the crockpot to warm until you are ready to serve!
- Don’t overmix: If you continue mixing your potatoes after they are mashed and ready to go, they can get gummy. So just mix them until all of the lumps are out, and then they will be good to go!
How to Store Leftovers
Hopefully, you have enough of these yummy crockpot mashed potatoes to eat the next day for leftovers! They are so good and super easy to store.
- Refrigerator: Once your crockpot mashed potatoes have cooled, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate. They will last up to 3 days.
- Reheat: When you are ready to eat your leftovers, take them out and heat them in the microwave! Cook them on high for about 1 minute or until heated through.
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In a 5-quart crockpot add the diced potatoes and chicken broth. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or until fork-tender. Add the half and half, butter, salt, and pepper. Using a hand masher or a hand mixer mash the potatoes to desired consistency.
Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 665mgPotassium: 1230mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 412IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.