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A bowl of fluffy, creamy Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes topped with melted butter and fresh parsley.

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes for Busy Days

Prepare these creamy mashed potatoes in your slow cooker ahead of time. This recipe saves you time on busy days by allowing you to cook them low and slow until you are ready to serve.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use reduced-fat for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitute with plain Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Reserve some for garnishing; opt for unsalted.
For the Flavor
  • 1 Ranch Salad Dressing Mix Choose a low-sodium version if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Minced Fresh Parsley Can swap with chives for different flavor.
For the Potatoes
  • 4 cups Warm Mashed Potatoes Use pre-cooked or freshly boiled; no extra milk or butter.

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, sour cream, 1/4 cup of melted butter, ranch dressing mix, and minced parsley until well blended and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in warm mashed potatoes to the creamy mixture, ensuring they become fully incorporated but keeping the texture light and fluffy.
  3. Pour the mixture into a 3-quart slow cooker. Make sure to spread it evenly for uniform cooking.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are heated through and creamy.
  5. Top your delicious crockpot mashed potatoes with the remaining butter for extra richness and savor each comforting bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is designed for convenience. You can adjust the cooking time slightly based on how hot your slow cooker runs, but the goal is to heat everything through evenly.

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