I don't know about you, but when it gets crazy cold and snowy outside, I dream of rich, thick, comfort food. To me, there is nothing more comforting than mashed potatoes. They are so filling and taste so good. Today's Loaded Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe is delicious!
Loaded Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe!
This easy Ultimate Loaded Mashed Potatoes Recipe is the perfect comfort food for a crowd! I love that you can prep these loaded mashed potatoes in the morning and have them ready when it’s time to serve your meal.
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make epic CrockPot Loaded Mashed Potatoes! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.
- Potatoes
- Chicken Stock or Vegetable Stock
- Sour Cream
- Bacon
- Green Onions
- Cheddar Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Potatoes - We normally use russet potatoes but you could use Yukon gold potatoes or other varieties.
Equipment Needed
- CrockPot
- Hamburger Mix and Chop or Potato Masher
- Kitchen Spoon/Stirring Utensil
How to Make CrockPot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Place potatoes into the slow cooker bowl.
- Add the chicken stock.
- Cook on low or high.
- When fork tender, stir the potatoes and add the sour cream, salt, and pepper.
- Smooth out the top of the potatoes and sprinkle with the cheese, bacon, and green onion.
- Replace the lid and cook
Preparation and Storage
Make-Ahead + Storage: These CrockPot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are make-ahead-friendly! Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container, and enjoy them within three days.
Freezing/How to Freeze: Transfer freezer-bound leftovers to an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze them for up to three months.
How to Reheat: Reheat your leftovers using the microwave, stovetop, or CrockPot, depending on how many portions you serve. Thaw your frozen loaded mashed potatoes overnight in the fridge to ensure they reheat evenly.
Recipe Variations
Substitutions:
It’s easy to make loaded potatoes in different ways! If you prefer another starch, we have a Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potato and a CrockPot Loaded Mashed Cauliflower recipe.
Chicken broth can be used instead of stock.
Garlic powder can be added for more flavor.
Vegetarian Option: Replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock and the bacon with a meat-free alternative to make this recipe meat-free.
Vegan Option: In addition to the guidance for vegetarians, vegans should replace sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese with plant-based alternatives.
Gluten-Free: Gluten-free eaters should use chicken stock labeled gluten-free, as this ingredient is the most likely to contain gluten.
Alcohol-Free Option: We haven’t seen versions of this recipe using alcohol, and we don’t make ours with any alcohol.
Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: The written recipe makes six servings. Scale it up or down to your desired yield, keeping in mind that you may need to work in batches if you scale up.
Make it Spicy: Add fresh chopped jalapeños to turn your CrockPot Loaded Mashed Potatoes into Jalapeño Popper Potatoes!
Sugar-Free: The written recipe contains 2 grams of sugar per serving.
Tips for the Best CrockPot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
- Don’t drain the broth from your mashed potatoes! Mashing the potatoes with the broth keeps them moist and flavorful.
- Perfect loaded potatoes will look and taste different to everyone, so mash them to your desired texture and incorporate add-ins that your family enjoys.
- This recipe works with peeled or unpeeled potatoes, depending on whether you prefer your mashed potatoes with skins mixed in or creamy and skin-free.
What to Serve with CrockPot Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Our CrockPot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the perfect comfort food side dish when your household craves a homestyle, all-American meal or a hearty accompaniment to a holiday gathering. Here are some menu planning suggestions.
Sides: Broccoli Casserole, Apple Stuffing, Funeral Potatoes, BLT Pasta Salad, Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Air Fryer Baked Potato, Jiffy Cornbread with Sour Cream, Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Yams, Southern Style Green Beans, CrockPot Bourbon Baked Beans
Main Dishes: Cracker Barrel Broccoli Cheddar Chicken, Stovetop Meatloaf, Chicken Casserole with Ritz Crackers, CrockPot Rosemary Pork, Cracker Barrel Chicken & Dumplings, CrockPot Macaroni & Cheese with Ham, CrockPot Salisbury Steak, CrockPot Ham & Cheese Grits, steak, roasted pork
Desserts: Ooey-Gooey Butter Cake, Lemon Bars, Lemon Icebox Pie, Best Rice Krispie Treats, Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler, Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding, Bisquick Apple Cobbler, Bisquick Peach Cobbler, Molasses Cookies, Banana Bread, Classic Chocolate Brownies
Drinks: Coke Slushie, Red Robin Freckled Lemonade, CopyCat McDonald's Sweet Tea
When to Serve
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Potlucks
- Family and Friend Gatherings
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas dinner
- Weeknight dinners
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Potatoes peeled and quartered
- ½ Cup Chicken Stock
- ½– 1 Cup Sour Cream
- 4 Bacon cooked
- 2 Green onions chopped
- 1 Cup Cheese cheddar, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place potatoes into the slow cooker bowl
- Add the chicken stock
- Cook on low for 6 – 8 hours or high for 3 -4 hours. Please check the potatoes for tenderness at the minimum cooking time as a lot slow cookers cook at different rates.
- When tender, stir up the potatoes and add the sour cream, salt, and pepper. The amount of sour cream you add will depend on how creamy you like the potatoes. Start with ½ cup and then add per tablespoon as you continue to mash.
- Smooth out the top of the potatoes and sprinkle the cheese, bacon, and green onion.
- Replace the lid and cook on high for another 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Kitchen Tools
- Slow cooker
- Hamburger Mix and Chop
Nutrition
Recipe originally shared on January 31, 2017. Updated November 2020.
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