Creamy Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes offer the ultimate comfort food experience with a rich, velvety texture enhanced by cream cheese and half-and-half. This vegetarian delight is perfect for any American feast, especially for those with dairy and egg allergies. Prepare ahead of time to enjoy quality moments with family during holiday gatherings. These mashed potatoes are versatile enough to complement roasted meats, savory gravies, or stand alone as a comforting dish. Packed with nutrients, they provide a satisfying source of carbohydrates while being easy to make. Select this recipe from your EasyChef Pro cookbook and take advantage of our convenient shopping list feature to ensure you get the best ingredients at the lowest cost per serving. Elevate your meal prep game with EasyChef Pro today!

Overview

This make-ahead slow cooker mashed potatoes recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings. It allows you to prepare the dish the night before, freeing up your time to enjoy with family. The creamy texture and rich flavor make it a delicious addition to any festive meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 435 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 Pounds (lb) potatoes, peeled
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) cream cheese, packaged
• 0.5 Cups half-and-half
• 0.33 Cups fresh chives, minced (Optional)
• 2 Large egg whites, whisked
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) onion powder
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 0.75 Cups butter, divided

Steps

1. 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, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes, return them to the pot, and stir gently over medium heat until dry, about 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Mash the 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.
3. Spray a slow cooker insert with nonstick spray and add the mashed potatoes. Cut 0.5 cup of butter into 8 pieces and scatter over the top of the potatoes. Allow the potatoes to cool, then cover with a lid and store in the refrigerator overnight or until ready to reheat.
4. Remove the potatoes from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature, about 3.5 hours.
5. Place a towel under the lid to absorb condensation. Cook on Low, stirring once or twice, for 2.5 hours. Stir in the remaining 0.25 cup of butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, then cook for another 30 minutes.

Enjoy your homemade Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes!