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Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Published: Nov 5, 2022 by Tanya · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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Easy, creamy, and delicious mashed potatoes in the slow cooker. Hints of garlic, butter, and sour cream bring these mashed potatoes to the next level.

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Work smarter, not harder, this holiday season. Preparing dishes in your slow cooker can be a lifesaver, especially when the oven and stovetop are all spoken for. And when it comes to mashed potatoes, they come out wonderful when made in the slow cooker.

These mashed potatoes are creamy. They're a dream. They're smooth and delicious as if they have been whipped to perfection. Cover them in gravy for the perfect side. Or eat them as is.

gravy being poured on slow cooker

Ingredients Needed for Creamy Mashed Potatoes

  • Russet Potatoes - Peeled or unpeeled, your choice...but for the creamiest potatoes, unpeel them.
  • Chicken broth
  • Seasoning - Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, and Black Pepper
  • Unsalted butter
  • Sour cream - for a little bit of tang.
slow cooker mashed potatoes ingredients

Kitchen Tools Needed To Make This Recipe

  • 6-quart Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
  • Potato Peeler
  • Fine Potato Masher or Hand beater

How to make Mashed Potatoes in a Slow Cooker

Add potatoes, chicken broth, garlic powder, and onion powder to a 6-quart slow cooker

cubed potatoes in a slow cooker

Top with unsalted butter on top.

cubed potatoes in a slow cooker with butter on top

Cover and cook on the high setting for 4 hours or on the low setting for 8 hours, until the potatoes are tender. 

cubed potatoes in a slow cooker

Open the lid. The potatoes should be tender at this stage and slightly brown. You'll notice a lot of water. Do not fret; mash the potatoes with a fine potato masher until mashed and creamy. You can also use an electric mixer to beat the potatoes until whipped and smooth. The potatoes will thicken while mashing.

creamy mashed potatoes in a slow cooker being mashed

Stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper.   

creamy mashed potatoes in a slow cooker with sour cream on top

 Serve and enjoy. 

creamy mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

Storing leftover Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Refrigerate leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Prepare your dish ahead of time

Time is precious during the few hours we have to prepare our holiday dishes, so if you are making these delicious creamy mashed potatoes in a slow cooker this year, planning this dish could save some time and headache.

Peel and cube your potatoes the day before. Keep them covered in a bowl of water in the fridge until you're ready to use them.

You can even par-boil cubed potatoes the day before and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge before returning them to the crock pot the next day. This might be a good option if you are short on time.

creamy mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

What do you serve them with?

Mashed potatoes are a great everyday side dish, but these are also impressive enough to serve at larger gatherings and throughout the holidays. Try them with:

  • Spatchcock Turkey
  • Southern Meatloaf Recipe
  • Juicy Oven Roasted Chicken Pieces
  • Baked Turkey Thighs & Vegetables
  • Perfect Air Fryer Steak with Garlic Herb Butter
  • Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Creamy slow cooker mashed potato FAQs

What are the best Potatoes for mashing?

The two most popular potatoes perfect for mashing are russet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes. Both are starchy, which makes for a light and fluffy mashed potato. If you've chosen a waxy potato, chances are your mash will have some lumps in it. Some people prefer that, though.

How do you keep mashed potatoes from drying out in a crock pot?

Before placing your potatoes in the crock pot, greasing the bowl beforehand will help to prevent any burning or sticking that could dry out your potatoes. Leaving your mashed potatoes in a crock pot for a few hours may cause them to start browning on the edges. To prevent this, stir the potatoes often, and keep a few pats of butter on top to keep them moist. Leaving the lid on will greatly reduce dryness as well.

Why so much liquid?

This recipe calls for more liquid than most slow-cooker potato recipes. The extra liquid makes these potatoes extra creamy as the potatoes absorb the excess liquid. I do the same with my pressure-cooker mashed potatoes.

To halve the recipe

To halve this recipe to 8 servings rather than 16, cut the ingredients in half and cook in a 4-quart slow cooker on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours.

Notes:

  • Feel free to leave the skin on the potatoes if you prefer. 
  • The potatoes will have a lot of liquid in the slow cooker when you take the lid off; this is expected. Immediately mash the potatoes. The potatoes will soak up the excess liquid. 
  • Keep the mashed potatoes in a warm setting until ready to serve. 

Looking for more Side Dish recipes? Try these out:

  • Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
  • Air Fryer Carrots (Sweet or Savory)
  • Golden Sweet Potato Cornbread
  • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
  • Cornbread Dressing Recipe

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Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Easy, creamy, and delicious mashed potatoes in the slow cooker. Hints of garlic, butter, and sour cream really bring these mashed potatoes to the next level.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword slow cooker mashed potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 4 hours hours
Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 180kcal
Author Tanya
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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds Russet Potatoes Peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 cups Chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add potatoes, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and unsalted butter to a 6-quart slow cooker
  • Cover and cook on the high setting for 4 hours or on the low setting for 8 hours, until the potatoes are tender. 
  • Open the lid and mash the potatoes with a fine potato masher, until mashed and creamy. You can also use an electric mixer to beat the potatoes until whipped and smooth. The potatoes will thicken while mashing.
  • Stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper.   
  •  Serve and enjoy. 

Notes

  • Feel free to leave the skin on the potatoes if you prefer. 
  • The potatoes will have a lot of liquid in the slow cooker when you take the lid off, this is expected. Immediately mash the potatoes. The potatoes will soak up the excess liquid. 
  • Keep the mashed potatoes on the warm setting until ready to serve. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Martey says

    March 18, 2023 at 12:17 pm

    Sounds delicious! Wondering if you could use cream cheese rather than sour cream?

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    • Tanya says

      March 20, 2023 at 11:38 am

      Hi Martey, I bet that would work fine.

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  2. Marilyn says

    November 23, 2022 at 8:57 am

    Mashed potatoes yummy yummy

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