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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Oct 29, 2020 · Modified: Dec 7, 2020 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

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    Mashed Potatoes don't have to be a lot of work when you make this NO BOIL version in your slow cooker! Perfect for a weeknight meal or for Thanksgiving dinner.mashed potatoes in a gray bowl

    Any dinner that includes mashed potatoes feels extra special! While we might be willing to go the extra mile to make them for holiday meals, but what don't love the hassle or just want to enjoy mashed potatoes any night of the week?

    Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes take the work out of boiling and stressing over under or overdone potatoes to give you perfectly cooked, easy to make mashed potatoes any time you have a craving.

    step by step photo collage making mashed potatoes in a slow cookerHow do you make mashed potatoes in a slow cooker?

    • Peel and dice potatoes (you can leave the skin on or not, up to you!)
    • Add to slow cooker
    • Cover with water
    • Let cook all day
    • Drain carefully
    • Use a hand mixer or hand masher to make the potatoes right in the slow cooker!

    I love how you don't have to worry about watching a boiling pot. Just let these cook all day and they will be ready when you are!

    Want to do the prep work ahead of time? You can peel the potatoes and store them in a bowl of water in the refrigerator for up to one day.

    mashing potatoes in white slow cooker

     

    How many potatoes per person for mashed potatoes?

    You'll want about ½ pound of unpeeled potatoes per person. This may be a little on the high side, but who ever complained about having a few leftover mashed potatoes? It's always best to have plenty than to run out!

    Can I make the make the mashed potatoes ahead of time?

    Yes! You can make them ahead and keep them on warm until time to eat or even make them up to 3 days in advance and reheat in the slow cooker.

    What are the best ingredients to add to mash with potatoes?

    I've had mashed potatoes using milk, broth, cream cheese, just about anything you can think of!

    But, for the best traditional, homestyle, fully amazing mashed potatoes you have to go for heavy cream, butter and salt. That's all you really need for the best full flavored, fully comforting mashed potatoes of all time!

    Not to worry though, I also have a skinny version if you want it! And if you're dairy-free I've also got you covered with my Dairy Free Mashed Potatoes!white slow cooker filled with cooked mashed potatoes

    Making these for Thanksgiving? Check out my Thanksgiving Guide for a full line up of recipes!

    gray serving bowl filled with mashed potatoesMaking these for an every day dinner?

    Serve these up with a delicious pork roast, some creamy chicken thighs or a traditional pot roast for a real and amazing family meal that will have you enjoying dinner time around the table with your loved ones without any stress (over the dinner, at least!).

    mashed potatoes in a gray bowl

    Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

    Jennifer Draper
    Mashed Potatoes don't have to be a lot of work when you make this NO BOIL version in your slow cooker! Perfect for a weeknight meal or for Thanksgiving dinner.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 314 kcal

    Equipment

    • 5 quart slow cooker
    • Potato Masher

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 pounds russet potatoes
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes
    • Add to slow cooker and cover with water
    • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 until potatoes are fork tender
    • Carefully pour potatoes into a collander to drain water and then add back to slow cooker
    • Add ¼ cup of the cream and all of the butter
    • Mash with hand mixer or potato masher, adding additional cream as needed to achieve desired consistency
    • Add salt to taste and stir

    Notes

    • The smaller you cut the potatoes, the faster they will cook
    • Add additional cream as needed for thinner consistency
    • Add salt a little bit at a time and taste so that you don't oversalt
    • Cook in broth instead of water for additional flavor
    • Use an electric hand mixer for a smoother texture

    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 960mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.9mg
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    1. D says

      December 07, 2019 at 8:48 am

      Like Susan P, I’m wondering if the water needs to be drained?

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      • Jennifer says

        December 09, 2019 at 6:31 am

        Yes, my apologies! This has been updated.

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    2. Susan P says

      May 17, 2019 at 5:03 pm

      Do you drain the water before adding the final ingredients?

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