Recipes and Cooking Potatoes 4 Slow-Cooker Mashed Potato Recipes for a Hands-Off Holiday Side By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos . Photo: Jason Donnelly The slow cooker is your best friend for hands-off cooking, especially during the holidays. Keep the stove top clear for all your holiday side dishes by making your mashed potatoes in the slow cooker. We've got russet and yellow slow cooker mashed potato recipes as well as slow cooker sweet potato recipes to guarantee there's a mashed potato option for every taste. 01 of 04 Mashed Potatoes Four Ways View Recipe Jason Donnelly Keep things exciting with these make-ahead slow cooker mashed potatoes. Use our base recipe for deliciously fluffy mashed potatoes (or sweet potatoes). Or you can choose one of our tasty variations including tangy herb and garlic-herb to match the flavors of your dinner menu. 02 of 04 Maple-Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes View Recipe Andy Lyons With maple syrup and a splash of bourbon, these mashed sweet potatoes make an indulgent (and irresistible) side. A crumbled-bacon topper adds a bit of salty flavor to balance the sweetness. Buy It: Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker ($22, Walmart) 03 of 04 Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes View Recipe Scott Little Here it is—one of the most requested mashed potato recipes our Test Kitchen has ever made. And yes, it's made in the slow cooker. Six whole cloves of garlic and bay leaves give the potatoes an unbeatable flavor. 04 of 04 Creamy Carrot Mashed Potatoes View Recipe Andy Lyons If you're ready for a mashed potato mix-up, start here! The addition of sour cream dip, Monterey Jack cheese, and shredded carrots takes the holiday classic to new flavor heights. Trust us, you'll be adding these delicious slow cooker mashed potatoes to the regular menu. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit