Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Get ready for the ultimate crockpot mashed potatoes recipe that you’re going to want to serve at any and all holidays!

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes = Best Holiday Side

Mashed potatoes – is there really a better Thanksgiving side dish? I think not. You’re going to want to write down the recipe for these Crockpot Mashed Potatoes because they’re creamy, buttery, and oh-so easy to make! 

These mashed potatoes are made with 7 simple ingredients and pair perfectly next to a big slice of smoked turkey and all the mushroom gravy drizzled on top. Oh, my mouth is watering as I type.

Tools You Need

• Slow Cooker
• Measuring Cups
• Potato Masher
• Serving Spoon

What You Need

Yukon gold potatoes: Yukon golds are by far the best potatoes for mashed potatoes. We chat more about this below, but just trust us and go golden potatoes!

Chicken broth: broth is used to create moisture inside of the slow cooker while cooking. Feel free to swap for a different broth or water.

Spices: we’re adding flavor to these mashed potatoes with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Cream cheese: cream cheese was always my mom’s secret ingredient to incredible Thanksgiving mashed potatoes and it really does add a nice richness.

​​​​​Butter: it wouldn’t be mashed potatoes without the butter now would it ?

Greek yogurt/sour cream: Greek yogurt and sour cream both add an incredible tang, which really balances everything out. Feel free to use one or the other or half and half.

What kind of potatoes should I use for mashed potatoes in the slow cooker?

We hands-down recommend using Yukon gold potatoes because they have a softer skin and are so creamy when mashed. But, you can really use any kind of potato. So choose your preference. Other suggestions include:

• Russet potatoes
• Red potatoes
• Idaho potatoes

Easy Instructions

1. ​Prep potatos: rinse and chop potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
2. Add ingredients to slow cooker: add potatoes, broth, salt, pepper and garlic into the slow cooker and toss to combine.
3. Add cream cheese and butter: break up cream cheese and butter and spread out the chunks on top of the potatoes.
4. Cook on low: cook potatoes on low for 5 hour or until fork tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Add Greek yogurt or sour cream: once the potaotes are fully cooked, add in the Greek yogurt.
6. Mash: use a potato masher, immersion blender, or hand mixer to mash your potatoes. Give it a taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.

Should I peel my potatoes first?

You’ll notice in our recipe, we don’t call for peeling your potatoes. However, the option is yours. We love leaving the skin on our potatoes for some added texture, but you’re more than welcome to peel them first.

Topping Ideas

• Butter and Chives
• Cheddar or Parmesan cheese
• Chopped bacon

Serving Suggestions

We know that mashed potatoes are a very popular holiday side dish, so we’re sharing some of our Fit Foodie faves below to pair your crock pot mashed potatoes with!

Mains: Smoked turkey, roasted turkey tenderloins, baked pork roast, and Instant Pot pot roast.

Other sides: mac and cheese, green beans almondine, healthy green bean casserole, and sweet potato casserole.

Appetizers: garlic butter shrimp, air fryer cauliflower wings, and bacon wrapped brussels sprouts.

Storage

Let mashed potatoes cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To Reheat: feel free to reheat your crockpot mashed potatoes right in the slow cooker. Add a little broth and mix everything together. Heat them up on high. You can also use the microwave. Heat mashed potatoes on high for around 90 seconds.

Can you freeze mashed potatoes?

There is a lot of controversy around freezing mashed potatoes and we stand on the side of making and eating them fresh.