Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are velvety rich. This easy dish requires no boiling, just simply chop & season and let the slow cooker do the rest!

The result is smooth and flavorful potatoes which are the perfect side to any turkey dinner. They can easily be prepped ahead of time and kept warm in the crock pot until serving!

Mashed Potatoes with parsley in the slow cooker

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Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

A hearty meal is just never complete without warm mashed potatoes. What’s better than mashed potatoes, you may be wondering? Mashed potatoes made in a slow cooker!

Just imagine creamy potatoes with melted butter to complement your meal with very little work and only one dish. Can you say, heck yeah?! Add in a bit of sour cream, cheese, or whatever you fancy making these creamy crock pot mashed potatoes the star of your meal!

Uncooked Potatoes with seasonings in the slow cooker

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

These potatoes are perfect to serve with an easy swiss steak, or slow cooker salisbury steaks! In fact, these are the perfect side to your next a big turkey dinner since you don’t need to worry about boiling the potatoes and these are prepped well ahead of eating. This means  that when you’re in the crazy hectic last minutes of getting your turkey carved and your gravy ready, these are waiting and ready in the slow cooker.

If they’re done a little early, just set your slow cooker to warm and they’ll be perfect.

Potatoes in the slow cooker being mashed

How to Make Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

The best potatoes to use are red, white or yellow because of their smooth texture and buttery flavor! I’ve also successfully tested this recipe with russet potatoes (remember to peel them).

To make these creamy, add a splash of milk or heavy cream if needed (depending on the type of potato, you may not need it). I use Homemade Chicken Stock but you can use canned or even vegetable broth for the initial cooking, the results will still be amazing.

Whatever taste and texture you prefer can easily be incorporated into this recipe!

Mashed Potatoes with seasonings in the slow cooker

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No Boil Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are velvety rich. This easy dish requires no boiling, just simply chop & season and let the slow cooker do the rest! The result is smooth and flavorful potatoes which are the perfect side to any turkey dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients  

  • 5 pounds potatoes red, yellow or white
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese optional
  • milk or cream to taste
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions 

  • Peel potatoes and cut into chunks.
  • Place potatoes, broth, garlic powder and onion powder into a 4QT slow cooker.
  • Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-7 hours, stirring every hour or so or until tender.
  • Using a hand masher, mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in butter, sour cream, parsley and cream cheese if using. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Add warmed milk or cream to reach desired consistency if needed. 
  • Serve or keep on warm until serving.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 195 | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 966mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 7.4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

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    1. For the best results, you want to fill your Crock Pot between one-half and two-thirds full. So depending on the size of your Crock Pot, you may want to increase the amount of potatoes you’re using (and they make excellent leftovers and freeze well!).

    1. Hi Julie, Yes you can make these ahead of time and reheat them before serving. I would suggest letting them reheat on low for 2-4 hours, but you may need to check on them periodically and adjust the time as needed. I hope that helps!

  1. These sound delish! Can I make them a day or two ahead and reheat in slow cooker on the day? Any tips? Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving week!

    1. Hi Michelle! Yes you can make these ahead of time and reheat them before serving. I would suggest letting them reheat on low for 2-4 hours, but you may need to check on them periodically and adjust the time as needed. I hope that helps!

  2. Question Do you peel potatoes if using either the red or Yukon gold varieties?
    Five stars in advance, all of your recipes have been wonderful! Making your breaded pork chops for dinner today5 stars

    1. You can if you’d like or you can leave it. If leaving the skins on, it will have a bit more of a rustic texture.