Ultimate Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Indulge in the creamy, buttery perfection of Ultimate Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes, a stress-free side dish that practically cooks itself! Made with tender russet potatoes, cream cheese, and a luxurious blend of heavy cream and milk, this recipe delivers rich, velvety mashed potatoes with minimal effort. The crock pot does all the heavy lifting, transforming simple ingredients like garlic powder and butter into a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. With just 20 minutes of prep and a warm, ready-to-serve option, this make-ahead recipe ensures flawless mashed potatoes every time. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for the ultimate finishing touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Russet potatoes
- 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and chop the russet potatoes into 1- to 2-inch chunks for even cooking.
Place the chopped potatoes into the crock pot and season with salt and garlic powder. Add 1 cup of water.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain any excess water from the crock pot.
Add the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, and milk to the potatoes in the crock pot.
Use a potato masher or a handheld electric mixer to mash the potatoes directly in the crock pot until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed.
Keep the mashed potatoes warm on the crock pot's 'Keep Warm' setting until ready to serve.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.0 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.2 g | 646% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 617 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 5470 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 411.2 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.3 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 10539 mg | 224% | |
*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.
