I am having trouble deciding between two recipes: slow-cooker mashed potatoes Thanksgiving morning or make-ahead mashed potatoes today. Any advice?

Question

I have never made slow-cooker mashed potatoes. Have any of you, and if so, were they as good as just-made? Thank you!

MMH · Answer

I make them a day ahead &amp;amp; put them on warm in crock pot so you don't need stove space.

Leith D. · Answer

I use a terry dish towel to absorb the moisture.  Make your favorite mashed potato recipe and it will keep in the crockpot.  If it thickens up a bit, add some milk or cream.  I use cream cheese in my mashed potatoes, but I've never posted the recipe, sorry :)

Claudia · Answer

what type of towel?  does it fall into the potatoes?  can you share your "recipe"?  thanks!

Klax · Answer

Good point. Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

Klax · Answer

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

Klax · Answer

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

SMSF · Answer

I would go with whichever is going to be easier for you. Keep in mind that the make-aheads will need to be reheated, so you'll need to have a free burner or another means of managing that step.

feastathome · Answer

I would do slow cooker if you have the space in your kitchen tomorrow.

Leith D. · Answer

I make the slow cooker ones every year and they're great.  Make sure to put a towel under the lid of the slow cooker so the condensation doesn't drip onto the potatoes and thin them out.  Happy Thanksgiving!

I am having trouble deciding between two recipes: slow-cooker mashed potatoes Thanksgiving morning or make-ahead mashed potatoes today. Any advice?

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