Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

The Best Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes: Velvety, creamy, rich crock pot mashed potatoes are seasoned with garlic and Parmesan and made easily in the slow cooker.  

Mashed Potatoes.

I love mashed potatoes for their creamy texture and the fact that they are a side dish my entire family devours.

Velvety mashed potatoes always are a must for my family’s holiday get togethers. They compliment Turkey, Ham, Chicken, or  Beef Roast perfectly. But my perfect mashed potato recipe can be a pain to make on the holidays.

You know the drill, everyone is rushing this way and that and trying to get dishes out of the oven, the meat carved, the rolls toasted AND draining and mashing up the potatoes.

Think about having mashed potatoes warm and waiting for you in the crock pot. Life-Saver!

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Making mashed potatoes in your slow cooker is an incredibly easy, hands-off approach to making potatoes.

Mashed potatoes are flavored with Parmesan and garlic and then cooked to perfection right in the crock pot.

Steps to Making Crock-Pot Mashed Potatoes

1. Peel and dice up russet potatoes.
2. Add potatoes to the slow cooker with some vegetable or chicken stock and butter and let cook on high until the potatoes are nice and soft.
3. Use a potato masher (or hand-held mixer) to mash the potatoes to a smooth consistency.
4. Add in milk/cream and Parmesan and stir together.
5. Set to warm and your potatoes are waiting ready for your holiday spread!

Notes on Mashed Potatoes in Crock Pot

• You can keep these crock pot potatoes as basic as you prefer and choose to leave out Parmesan and Garlic.
• These slow cooker mashed potatoes are also great with the addition of cheddar cheese, bacon and chives at the end of cooking.
• Crock-pot mashed potatoes can be kept on low in your slow cooker for hours before serving.
• You can use red-skinned potatoes if you would prefer over russet potatoes, but your mashed potatoes will not be as creamy.
• I really recommend mashing potatoes by hand or using a ricer for creamy, not gluey mashed potatoes. A hand-held mixer can be used, but be very careful to NOT over mix.

Pair Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes With:

• Homemade Rotisserie Chicken
• New York Strip Roast
• Easy Pizza Meatloaf
• Brined Turkey
• Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Parmesan Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes are simmered with seasonings, milk, and butter in the crock pot and then mashed to perfection with the addition of Parmesan. 

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Parmesan Mashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 263kcal

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Ingredients

• 5 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
• 3 cloves of garlic peeled
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup milk/cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

• Place potatoes and garlic in slow cooker. Add in stock, salt, and butter. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or until potatoes are fork tender, and mash easily. No not drain stock. 
• With a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the potatoes until they are broken down. Add in the milk and cheese and stir until the potatoes absorb.
• Serve immediately or keep on warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Parmesan Garlic Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 7g 35%

Cholesterol 42mg 14%

Sodium 541mg 23%

Potassium 968mg 28%

Total Carbohydrates 42g 14%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 1g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 11.2%

Vitamin C 15.8%

Calcium 10.4%

Iron 11.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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