Lightened Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Transform your holiday side dishes with this recipe for Lightened Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes—an effortless, healthier twist on a classic comfort food. Made with creamy Russet potatoes, garlic-infused low-sodium chicken broth, and a touch of reduced-fat cream cheese, these mashed potatoes deliver rich flavor and silky texture without the extra calories. The crock pot does all the heavy lifting, slowly cooking the potatoes to fork-tender perfection in just a few hours. A dash of low-fat milk and butter ties everything together, while optional fresh chives add a pop of color and brightness. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings, this make-ahead recipe is a stress-free way to elevate your table. Whether you're searching for healthy mashed potatoes or crock pot potato recipes, this dish is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1.5 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 4 ounces Reduced-fat cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and chop them into 2-inch chunks. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
Place the chopped potatoes, chicken broth, and garlic cloves into the crock pot.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain any excess chicken broth, leaving about 1/4 cup in the crock pot.
Add the reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat milk, butter, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.
Using a hand masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, if needed to achieve desired consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1857 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 3270 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.1 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 7967 mg | 170% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
