Description
If you’ve been searching for a low-effort, high-reward side dish that’s perfect for any occasion, The Best Crockpot Mashed Potatoes are your answer. These creamy, buttery mashed potatoes come together in your slow cooker with no boiling or draining required. Ideal for Thanksgiving, weeknight dinners, or whenever you’re craving cozy comfort food. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday prep or feeding a crowd, and it reheats beautifully! Great for anyone looking for *easy recipes*, *comfort food*, *potato side dishes*, or *dinner ideas* the whole family will love.
Ingredients
5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup water
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup whole milk, warmed
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, optional
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the potatoes, then place them in the crockpot with water, salt, and garlic if using.
2. Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours, until fork-tender.
3. Drain excess water if needed, then add butter and cream cheese.
4. Mash directly in the crockpot using a masher or hand mixer.
5. Slowly stir in the warmed milk until desired consistency is reached.
6. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
7. Set crockpot to WARM and serve when ready. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Warming the milk before adding helps it blend in more smoothly.
For extra flavor, swap regular butter with garlic herb butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg