Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Name: Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 1 cup butter, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup milk, warmed; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh chives for garnish (optional)

These creamy potatoes are a stress free side dish perfect for busy holidays and family dinners.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 23, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

4 hours

Total

4 hours 15 minutes

Serves

When the stove is crowded with pots and pans, this recipe is a total lifesaver. You just toss the potatoes, butter, and garlic into the slow cooker and let it do all the heavy lifting for you.

The secret to the extra rich flavor here is the cream cheese. It makes every bite feel decadent, and you can easily adjust the texture by how much you decide to mash them.

Ingredients

5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 cup butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup water
1 cup milk, warmed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh chives for garnish (optional)

6Instructions

1
Place the potato chunks, half of the butter, the minced garlic, and the water into your slow cooker.
2
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with a fork.
3
Drain any excess liquid if necessary.
4
Add the warm milk, the remaining butter, and the softened cream cheese to the pot.
5
Use a potato masher to blend everything together until you reach your desired consistency.
6
Season generously with salt and pepper, then top with fresh chives if you like.

Tips

These potatoes stay warm in the slow cooker for up to two hours on the warm setting. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat them with a splash of milk to keep them creamy.

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