Make-Ahead Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
My mother gave me this make-ahead crockpot recipe for mashed potatoes after looking online for something to suit her taste. This was what she came up with. I usually make this the night before Thanksgiving or Christmas and store it in the refrigerator in my slow cooker crock. It frees up my holiday to enjoy with family, and it tastes delicious!
Ingredients
- 5 pounds potatoes, peeled
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup half-and-half, or more as needed
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives (optional)
- 2 large egg whites, slightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- nonstick cooking spray
- ¾ cup butter, divided