The Ultimate Comfort Food: Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese. There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm, creamy bowl of mashed potatoes. It’s a classic side dish that can make any meal feel special, bringing a sense of warmth and nostalgia to the table.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese
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In today’s busy world, finding ways to simplify cooking without sacrificing flavor is a game-changer. This slow cooker method does exactly that, delivering irresistibly creamy and flavorful mashed potatoes that will have everyone coming back for seconds (or thirds!)
What’s so great about this recipe is that you can prepare the mashed potatoes ahead of the rest of your meal, which frees you up to concentrate on other dishes.
The cream cheese in these mashed potatoes elevates them to a new level of richness. It blends seamlessly into the potatoes, creating a velvety, almost luxurious texture. Each bite is creamy and decadent, yet light enough that you’ll find yourself returning for more.
Mashed potatoes are comfort food at its finest, perfect for a cozy night or holiday feast. Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld together beautifully over time, resulting in a more developed taste that’s hard to achieve through traditional methods.
I’ve been making this recipe for years. I found the original recipe on All Recipes.
Ingredients to Gather
- Red Potatoes – Add a creamy texture and subtle sweetness to slow cooker mashed potatoes, making them the perfect choice for a comforting, hearty side dish.
- Chicken Bouillon – Infuses the mashed potatoes with a rich, savory depth of flavor that enhances the natural taste of the potatoes.
- Garlic – Adds a warm, aromatic flavor to the potatoes, giving them a deliciously savory and slightly spicy kick.
- Salt – Brings out the ingredient’s natural richness and balances the dish perfectly.
- Sour Cream – Adds a tangy creaminess to slow cooker mashed potatoes, making them extra smooth and indulgently rich.
- Cream Cheese – Lends a velvety texture and a subtle tang to the potatoes.
- Ground Pepper – Adds a hint of warmth and a touch of spice.
- Chives – Brings a fresh, oniony brightness to the potatoes, adding a pop of color and a delicate herbal note.
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Ingredients
5 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks (skin on)
3 cubes chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
5 teaspoons salt
1 container sour cream (8 ounce)
1 block cream cheese, softened (8 ounce)
salt and pepper to taste
Chopped chives for garnish
Directions
1. Place the potatoes, salt, bouillon, and garlic in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes over a large bowl. Be sure to reserve the cooking water.
3. Mash the potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese. Add reserved potato water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
4. Transfer mashed potatoes to your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.
5. Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot.
Tips
- If you have leftovers, they reheat wonderfully and can be used creatively in dishes like shepherd’s pie or potato pancakes.
- While slow cooker mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish, you can also turn them into the star of the show by layering them with hearty toppings like roasted veggies and grilled chicken.
- For added texture and taste, consider stirring in roasted garlic, caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms.
- When boiling potatoes, a good rule of thumb is, you will need one teaspoon of salt per pound of potatoes.
- To keep the potatoes from getting soggy in the slow cooker, lay a clean cloth kitchen towel across the top of the slow cooker and then put the lid on. The towel absorbs the steam.
- You can substitute the sour cream for Greek yogurt.
- You can remove the potato skins can be removed before boiling if you prefer.
- Make sure you mash the potatoes instead of blending.
- Add your favorite fresh herbs for even more flavor.
So the next time you plan a meal, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy dinner at home, consider letting your slow cooker help create these luxuriously creamy mashed potatoes. It’s a simple yet indulgent way to bring extra comfort into your home, one creamy bite at a time.
Grab your slow cooker, some potatoes, and a block of cream cheese, and get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food in cozy living.
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Printable Recipe Card for Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese with Nutritional Information
Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese Recipe. This classic side dish can make any meal feel special, bringing a sense of warmth and nostalgia to the table.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds red potatoes, cut into chunks (skin on)
- 3 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 5 teaspoons salt
- 1 container sour cream (8 ounce)
- 1 block cream cheese, (8 ounce)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Minced chives for garnish
Instructions
- Place the potatoes, salt, bouillon, and garlic in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes over a very large bowl. Be sure to reserve the cooking water.
- Mash the potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese using a potato masher. Add the reserved potato water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
- Transfer mashed potatoes to your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.
- Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1
Amount Per ServingCalories 272Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 5mgSodium 1584mgCarbohydrates 56gFiber 5gSugar 4gProtein 7g
