Description
Indulge in the luxurious creaminess of crockpot mashed potatoes that are both effortless and delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights, festive gatherings, or cozy family dinners, this dish requires minimal hands-on time while delivering rich flavors. The combination of cream cheese and heavy whipping cream creates a velvety texture that enhances any main course, whether it’s grilled chicken or a hearty casserole. With the ability to scale the recipe for any occasion and customize with your favorite garnishes, these mashed potatoes are sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds cubed Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled and cut)
- 1 cup salted butter (divided)
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by placing them in the crockpot.
- Add chicken broth and half of the cubed butter.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until tender.
- Drain excess broth, then add remaining butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Cook on high for an additional 10 minutes.
- Mash until smooth and creamy, adjusting salt to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or additional butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (on high)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg