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These ultra Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are super easy to make and perfect for any holiday! This will be your new favorite slow cooker recipe!

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If you are looking for the easiest side dish to make this holiday season, look no further. These ultra Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are so dreamy and will be your favorite new go-to side dish recipe– even after the holidays! Loaded with butter, milk, cream and cooked in chicken broth for additional flavor.

Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food and go with just about any meal. They take minutes to prepare and then you let your magical slow cooker do the rest of the work!

I seriously love potatoes….a lot! They are the best side dish for dinner and some of my other potato recipes are Smashed Garlic Parmesan Potatoes, Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Cheesy Potato Gratin, Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes, and Potato Croquettes.

Cooking time can be limited during the holidays so let these Mashed Potatoes help you in the kitchen! I look forward to indulging in these and the holidays just wouldn’t be the same without them. Some of my other favorite must-have sides to make are Fluffy Dinner Rolls, Zucchini, Squash and Corn Bake, Roasted Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts and these Herb-Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

These Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes are a total game changer and you will be amazed at how creamy and delicious these are! Made with only a few ingredients and they will make everyone’s bellies happy. Promise!

Looking for a delicious gravy recipe to cover these potatoes? Try this Caramelized Onion Gravy!

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES

Russet potatoes: you can leave the skin on or off in this recipe. You can also use Yukon Gold Potatoes or a combination of both!
Chicken broth: adds additional flavor
Water: makes the potatoes tender
Butter: you can’t have mashed potatoes without butter!
Milk: adds flavor and makes the mashed potatoes creamy!
Heavy whipping cream: adds a hint of richness in flavor and adds to the creaminess. You could also use non-fat plain Greek yogurt if you want to make these healthier mashed potatoes
Salt + pepper: important for flavor
Chives; optional

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES

Place the potatoes, chicken broth and water into a 6 qt. slow cooker or crock pot. Season with salt and pepper, mix together and cover with a lid.
Cook on HIGH setting for 3-4 hours or LOW setting for 7-8 hours, until the potatoes are very tender.
Mash the potatoes together with a potato mashed or electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the milk, cream and butter until well combined and creamy. Add more milk if desired and taste for salt. Sprinkle chives on top and serve. Enjoy!

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES

Make sure you season your potatoes and taste them after they are cooked to ensure they are perfectly seasoned.
I love serving my mashed potatoes with a few generous pats of butter on top and a sprinkle of chives.
To make these extra fluffy, before serving the mashed potatoes use a fork to fluff them up.

MAKE-AHEAD

Once your mashed potatoes are done cooking, you can leave them in the slow cooker or crock pot on warm for up to 3 to 4 hours before serving. Make sure to stir the mashed potatoes occasionally and add more milk to keep them creamy.

LEFTOVERS

You can store leftover mashed potatoes in an airtight container for up to 4 days. When ready to reheat, simply microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minutes depending on your microwave. You may want to add a pat of butter and a splash of milk to make them creamy and soft.

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