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Make ahead mashed potatoes crock pot served in white ceramic slow cooker with melted butter on top

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Crock Pot

These make ahead mashed potatoes cooked and reheated in the crock pot are creamy, buttery, and stress-free. Perfect for Thanksgiving or busy family dinners, they stay warm for hours without drying out.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic (optional)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup)
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup milk or heavy cream (plus more as needed)
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • potato masher or hand mixer
  • crock pot / slow cooker
  • mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into even chunks. Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well.
  2. While still warm, add butter, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, and half the milk. Mash until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Allow the mashed potatoes to cool slightly, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2–3 days.
  4. On serving day, spoon the mashed potatoes into a crock pot. Add remaining milk and stir gently.
  5. Heat on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally, until hot and creamy.
  6. Switch to WARM setting to hold for up to 4 hours. Stir every 30–45 minutes and add butter or milk if needed before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

Yukon Gold potatoes give the creamiest texture, but Russets work too. Always reheat on LOW before switching to WARM. Stir every 30–45 minutes and add milk or butter if needed to maintain a smooth, fluffy texture.

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