Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

crockpot mashed potatoes in a white bowl with chives and butter on top, blue and white napkin in the background

No need to stand at the stove making mashed potatoes when hosting a holiday gathering. Let your crockpot do all the work! Crockpot mashed potatoes are easy to prepare and can stay warm and ready to serve whenever you need them.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Easy Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Servings servings

Calories 224kcal

Ingredients

10 medium russet potatoes 5 pounds
3/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% fat or higher
1/4 cup milk use 2% or whole for more richness
2 teaspoons sea salt more to taste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

Scrub the potatoes. Peel if they have a thick skin, or leave on if you prefer more rustic style mashed potatoes. Roughly chop into quarters.
Place the potatoes in the bottom of a large (6 quart) crockpot. Pour chicken broth over potatoes.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Potatoes should be fork tender and soft. When they are done, remove the lid.
Add butter, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher (for a more chunky texture) or a hand blender (for a more smooth texture) Add milk as needed if your potatoes are too thick. Season with more salt and pepper to your preference.
Serve immediately or keep the potatoes in the crockpot on warm for up to 3 hours.

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