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How to Make Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love creamy, velvety mashed potatoes? They're a classic side dish that pairs well with everything from roast beef to grilled chicken. But let's face it, making mashed potatoes on the day of can be a bit time-consuming, especially when you're trying to juggle multiple dishes for a holiday meal or dinner party. Thankfully, there's a solution - make-ahead slow cooker mashed potatoes. This ingenious recipe allows you to prepare the potatoes in advance and then simply reheat them in th...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds potatoes, peeled
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup half-and-half, or more as needed
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives (Optional)
  • 2 large egg whites, slightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • ¾ cup butter, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 10

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

    • Nutrition

    396 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 210mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 46mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 1022mg

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