How to Make Mashed Potatoes in the Slow Cooker

By: Jamie Garcia, Editor, AllFreeSlowCookerRecipes.com

Holiday meals can be hard enough to prepare with out the added stress of waiting until you can throw the next dish in the oven. This is why we've put together this collection for How to Make Mashed Potatoes in the Slow Cooker. Cut your time in half by making some of your smaller sides in your slow cooker. Some of the best mashed potatoes recipes come out foolproof using this easy method. You'll have some of the creamiest, fluffiest and perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes of all time, making you wonder why you didn't think of this idea sooner.

During the holidays, it's easy to get lost in the madness of creating the perfect meal, so why not make life a little easier on yourself and try making this easy side dish in the slow cooker? It will help you save space in the oven and as an added bonus, your mashed potatoes will come out super soft and creamy. Impress the whole clan with the best mashed potatoes at the holiday table this Thanksgiving or Christmas. Your guests won't hesitate to grab seconds of this tasty, traditional side, so depending on how many people you invite over, we recommend you consider making a second batch (unless you've got a larger slow cooker). Who can have just one helping of mashed potatoes after all?

These mashed potato recipes aren't just for the holdays either, friends. Make them any night of the week! They go great with a juicy steak and helping of salad or veggies. They're also delightfully tasty as a side dish for your next summer BBQ or picnic. If your kids love mashed potatoes (and honestly, who doesn't?), it's easy to pack a portion in some plasticware for their lunches. Whether you like your mashed potatoes plain, buttery, garlicly or cheesy, we've got some mouth-watering mashed potato recipes for your slow cooker that are sure to find a home in your recipe book after you give them a whirl.