These easy mashed potatoes free up some much-needed stovetop space for Thanksgiving and beyond.

Beige mashed potatoes on my holiday table wont do.

I was determined to find a solution.

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes Recipe potatoes in a bowl with butter and chives and a spoon in it

Lisa Lin

Which in turn means that they oxidize and brown.

For me, it was heavy cream and smaller 1/2-inch cubes of potatoes.

I finally have my ideal slow cooker mashed potatoesjust as good as Grandma used to make.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes in serving dish with slab of butter and chives

Lisa Lin

How, note that the color does begin to deepen the longer you hold them.

Once warmed, whip the potatoes with a hand mixer for about 45 seconds to recreate your desired consistency.

Can You Make These Ahead of Time and Freeze Them?

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes diced potatoes on a cutting board

Lisa Lin

You canmake ahead and freezemashed potatoes.

Dont skimp on the butter or cream because the fat that helps the potatoes reheat well.

Just stir occasionally, and add more butter and seasoning if needed to serve.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Lisa Lin

More Ways to Love Mashed Potatoes!

Dot the top of the potatoes with butter and sprinkle with the salt.

Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 hours.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Lisa Lin

Mash with a potato masher for chunkier potatoes, use a ricer, or whip with a hand mixer.

Add more salt or pepper to your liking and serve.

Potatoes are best if served soon after mashing them.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Lisa Lin

However, note that the color does begin to deepen the longer you hold them.

Once warmed, whip the potatoes with a hand mixer for about 45 seconds to recreate your desired consistency.

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Lisa Lin

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Lisa Lin

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