Lightened Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Transform your holiday side dishes with this recipe for Lightened Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes—an effortless, healthier twist on a classic comfort food. Made with creamy Russet potatoes, garlic-infused low-sodium chicken broth, and a touch of reduced-fat cream cheese, these mashed potatoes deliver rich flavor and silky texture without the extra calories. The crock pot does all the heavy lifting, slowly cooking the potatoes to fork-tender perfection in just a few hours. A dash of low-fat milk and butter ties everything together, while optional fresh chives add a pop of color and brightness. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings, this make-ahead recipe is a stress-free way to elevate your table. Whether you're searching for healthy mashed potatoes or crock pot potato recipes, this dish is a must-try!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes
- 1.5 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 4 ounces Reduced-fat cream cheese
- 0.5 cups Low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and chop them into 2-inch chunks. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch.
Step 2
Place the chopped potatoes, chicken broth, and garlic cloves into the crock pot.
Step 3
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 4
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain any excess chicken broth, leaving about 1/4 cup in the crock pot.
Step 5
Add the reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat milk, butter, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.
Step 6
Using a hand masher or an electric hand mixer, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy. Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, if needed to achieve desired consistency.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Step 8
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.
Step 9
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2001.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1857.3 |
| Total Fat 43.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 136.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3270.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 319.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.5g | |
| Protein 56.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 68.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 550.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7966.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories