Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Name: Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 435 min
Ingredients: 5 pounds potatoes, peeled; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 0.5 cup half-and-half, or more as needed; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped fresh chives; 2 large egg whites, slightly beaten; 2 teaspoons onion powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; nonstick cooking spray; 0.75 cup butter, divided

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My mother gave me this make-ahead crockpot recipe for mashed potatoes 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 my slow cooker crock. It frees up my holiday to enjoy with family, and it tastes delicious!

Recipe by tcasa

Updated on October 3, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

7 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

10

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Place potatoes into a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain; return potatoes to the pot and stir gently over medium heat until dry, 1 to 2 minutes.
Mash potatoes with a hand mixer until smooth. Stir in cream cheese, half-and-half, chives, egg whites, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
Spray a slow cooker insert with nonstick spray and add mashed potatoes. Cut 1/2 cup butter into 8 pieces and scatter over the top of potatoes. Allow potatoes to cool, then cover with lid and store in the refrigerator overnight or until ready to reheat.
Remove potatoes from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature, about 3 1/2 hours.
Place a towel under the lid to absorb condensation. Cook on Low, stirring once or twice, 2 1/2 hours. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup butter, 1 tablespoon at a time; then cook for another 30 minutes.

Tips

Use a liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

396	Calories
23g	Fat
41g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 396
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 15g	73%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 46mg	229%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 1022mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.