The Best Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
The Best Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is perfect for busy days and special meals. This recipe gives you soft, creamy and rich mashed potatoes with very little effort.
Equipment
- Crockpot or slow cooker
- Vegetable peeler
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Potato masher or hand mixer
Ingredients
- Potatoes – 5 pounds peeled and cubed
- Butter – ½ cup
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Chicken broth – 1 cup
- Heavy cream – ¾ cup
- Cream cheese – 4 ounces
- Salt – 1½ teaspoons
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Fresh chives – 2 tablespoons chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into even cubes. This helps them cook evenly. Rinse with water to remove extra starch. Place all potatoes inside the crockpot carefully.
Add Butter and Garlic
- Add butter pieces over the potatoes. Sprinkle minced garlic on top. Pour chicken broth gently inside. This adds flavor and keeps potatoes moist during cooking.
Slow Cook the Potatoes
- Cover the crockpot with a lid. Cook on high for four hours. Potatoes should be very soft and easy to mash.
Add Cream and Cheese
- Add heavy cream and cream cheese to the cooked potatoes. Let them sit for five minutes. This helps the cheese melt nicely.
Mash Until Smooth
- Use a potato masher or hand mixer. Mash until smooth and creamy. Add salt and black pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle fresh chives on top. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm directly from the crockpot.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for best texture
- Do not overmix or potatoes may turn gluey
- Add warm cream for smoother results
- Taste before serving and adjust salt
- Keep warm on low setting before serving