Best 8 Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes For Crock Pot Recipes

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Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are typically made with boiled potatoes that are mashed until smooth and creamy. However, this recipe takes mashed potatoes to the next level by adding a variety of flavorful ingredients, such as butter, sour cream, milk, and garlic powder. The result is a dish that is both delicious and satisfying.

This recipe also includes instructions for making mashed potatoes ahead of time and storing them in the refrigerator or freezer. This makes it easy to have mashed potatoes on hand for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.

In addition to the classic mashed potato recipe, this article also includes recipes for variations such as:

* Garlic Mashed Potatoes: These mashed potatoes are infused with the flavor of roasted garlic, creating a savory and aromatic dish.
* Cheesy Mashed Potatoes: These mashed potatoes are loaded with cheddar cheese, making them a cheesy and indulgent side dish.
* Herb Mashed Potatoes: These mashed potatoes are packed with fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, and rosemary, for a bright and flavorful twist.
* Bacon Mashed Potatoes: These mashed potatoes are topped with crispy bacon bits, adding a smoky and salty flavor.

With so many delicious variations to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect mashed potato recipe for your next meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CROCKPOT MASHED POTATOES



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Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead mashed potato recipe! Rich and creamy mashed potatoes that are perfect to feed a crowd. This slow cooker recipe is a definite keeper and will a star at your Thanksgiving dinner!

Provided by Shelly

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds potatoes (russet, yellow, or red), peeled and cut into 1- inch cubes
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 chicken bouillon cubes or 3 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon
2/3 cup half and half
3/4 cup butter, cubed at room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in your 6-8 quart slow cooker. Add in the chicken broth, garlic, and chicken bouillon. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking.
  • When potatoes are done, add in the half and half, butter, and cream cheese. Mash using a potato masher or hand mixer until desired consistency is reached. You can add more half and half if you prefer creamier potatoes. Season with black pepper as desired.
  • Serve immediately, or keep warm in slow cooker until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 181.4 mg, Fat 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg

MAKE-AHEAD SLOW COOKER MASHED POTATOES



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My mother gave me this recipe after looking online for something to suit her taste. This was what she came up with. I usually make this the night before Thanksgiving or Christmas and store it in the refrigerator in the insert of my slow cooker. It frees up my holiday to enjoy with family and is delicious!

Provided by tcasa

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 3h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds potatoes, peeled
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup half-and-half, or more as needed
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
⅓ cup chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons onion powder
nonstick cooking spray
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup butter, divided

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain water and place pot with potatoes back over medium heat until potatoes are dry, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mash potatoes using a hand mixer until smooth. Stir in cream cheese, half-and-half, egg whites, chives, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend well.
  • Spray a slow cooker insert with nonstick spray and add mashed potato mixture. Cut 1/2 cup butter into tablespoon-sized pieces and add to potatoes.
  • Cook on Low for 2 1/2 hours, stirring once or twice during the cook time. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup of butter 1 tablespoon at a time and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 209.8 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MAKE-AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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You can make these ahead several days and store in the fridge. If baking cold, let stand 30 minutes first.

Provided by Carol Evans

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons onion salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes in a large pot of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash.
  • In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, milk, onion salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • Cover, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 24.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 369.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CREAMY MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES (CROCK POT)



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Let's face it, the mashed potatoes are a must at thanksgiving but are inevitably the last minute side dish ... Instead of waiting for the water to boil, using the stove when you should be making gravy, try my hassle free slow cooker recipe. I wouldn't dream of making mashed potatoes for a crowd days before and re-heating them! I...

Provided by V Seward

Categories     Potatoes

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 lb sierra gold, red or russett potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 c chicken broth, low salt (can use water or half water, half broth)
1 c butter, cut into chunks
1 Tbsp salt
1 1/4 Tbsp garlic powder
3 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/3 c milk, slightly warmed
2 Tbsp sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Place the potatoes, water, chicken broth and butter into a 4-5 quart slow cooker. Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cover, and cook High for 4 - 4 1/2 hours until potatoes are fork tender.
  • 2. Do not remove the excess water from slow cooker. This adds to the creamy texture. Mash potatoes with a masher or electric beater, adding the desired amount of warm milk and the sour cream to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • 3. May serve immediately or Keep warm on low until serving up to 2 hours. Just keep the lid on it. Stir before serving.

MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES FOR CROCK POT



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I made this recipe last year for Thanksgiving. It's very good and saves a lot of time. You may have to lengthen your crock pot cooking time.

Provided by clw721

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium potatoes
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chives, chopped
salt and pepper
additional butter
paprika

Steps:

  • Boil peeled potatoes until tender.
  • Beat sour cream and cream cheese together.
  • Add hot potatoes and beat until smooth.
  • Add butter, chives, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place in greased two quart casserole.
  • Dot with butter and sprinkle paprika on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Serves 8-10.
  • NOTE****this recipe can be made the day before dinner and refrigerated in crock pot.
  • Then, on the serving day, just turn on crock pot at low setting and cook potatoes for about 2-3 hours, to be ready when the rest of the dinner is ready.
  • You may add more butter, cream cheese or sour cream depending upon the consistency you prefer.

MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES FOR A CROWD



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A variation on Cindy Scheck's recipe # 71205, Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes for Crock Pot, adjusted to feed my large family at holiday gatherings. These are super easy and very good. It looks like a lot of directions, but it's really not - that's just me being loquacious and sleep-deprived. Cooking time is a rough estimate - I wasn't really paying attention. Don't look at the calories!

Provided by StylinDog

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 lbs russet potatoes
1 lb butter, divided
500 g cream cheese
750 ml sour cream
1 bunch chives (optional garnish) or 1 bunch green onion, chopped (optional garnish)

Steps:

  • Butter and cream cheese should be allowed to soften at room temperature for ease of use. Leaving them on the counter while you peel the potatoes should be sufficient.
  • Peel potatoes, rinse, and cut into large chunks. Place in a large stockpot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes and boil till tender.
  • While potatoes boil, blend 1 1/3 cup butter with the cream cheese. (This is best done in a stand mixer.) Add sour cream and mix well. Set aside.
  • Chop green onions, and refrigerate in a ziplock bag till serving time.
  • Drain cooked potatoes and mash or whip to your liking (I like them super smooth, but some people prefer them lumpy.).
  • Add the dairy blend to the potatoes and mix well. You can either do this in your stock pot, or divide it up into more manageable portions.
  • Once it's all mixed, load it into your crockpot and whack it into the fridge.
  • On serving day, dot the top of the potatoes with the remaining butter. Put the crockpot on low setting for 2-3 hours or until heated thru, then turn down to 'keep warm' setting (if your crockpot has one) till dinner time.
  • Can be served directly from the crockpot for buffet, or divvied up into serving dishes for family style dining.

MAKE AHEAD MASHED POTATOES



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Remember whipping up potatoes at the last minute before holiday meals? Never again! These are the most delicious mashed spuds we've ever tasted - but best of all, you can make them the day before the feast.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds medium potatoes (about 12), peeled and quartered
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh chives, optional
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add potatoes; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in butter, seasonings and, if desired, chives. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before heating. Microwave, uncovered, on high 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in milk. Microwave until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SLOW-COOKER MASHED POTATOES



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Sour cream and cream cheese give richness to these smooth make-ahead potatoes. They are wonderful for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner since there's no last-minute mashing required. -Trudy Vincent, Valles Mines, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon softened butter, divided
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
6 cups warm mashed potatoes (without added milk or butter)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup butter, salad dressing mix and parsley; stir in mashed potatoes. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours. Top with remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use Yukon Gold potatoes for the smoothest, creamiest mashed potatoes.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Drain the potatoes thoroughly before mashing them. This will prevent them from being watery.
  • Use a potato ricer or food mill to get the smoothest mashed potatoes.
  • Add milk, butter, and seasonings to taste.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • For a cheesy mashed potato casserole, add shredded cheddar cheese to the mashed potatoes before baking.
  • For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of butter.
  • Mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated in the crock pot or oven.

Conclusion:

Mashed potatoes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a dessert. With so many different ways to make mashed potatoes, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will love.

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