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    Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    November 10, 2021 By Rene Leave a Comment

    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream!

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    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #veganmashedpotatoes

    Awwwww...it's that time of year where potatoes deserve a place on the table every night of the week. And the best part about these mashed potatoes is that you can throw everything in the slow cooker, let the flavors meld for 4 hours and then mash everything up. Keep them on the warm setting until you're ready to eat. These are the perfect make ahead side for all of your holiday get togethers.

    To peel or not to peel

    The first thing you want to decide on is whether to peel your potatoes. Not a life altering decision but definitely a personal preference. I don't mind the skins, so I skipped peeling them for this recipe, but do whatever you prefer.

    Drop the quartered potatoes in the slow cooker with non-dairy milk, non-dairy creamer, LOTS of garlic and some fresh herbs. If you have trouble finding non-dairy creamer (I get mine in the coffee creamer section at the store) you can just double up on the non-dairy milk. Whatever you use, just be sure it is UNSWEETENED. No one wants vanilla mashed potatoes.

    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #veganmashedpotatoes
    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #veganmashedpotatoes

    Mash it up

    After the potatoes are cooked through (about 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low), remove the fresh herbs and drain the potatoes - be sure to reserve the milk!

    Add the potatoes back to the slow cooker with some vegan cream cheese, vegan butter and 1 cup of the reserved milk. Use a potato masher to get them nice and creamy - adding more of the reserved milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper and you're done!

    Turn the slow cooker to warm and stir them occasionally until you're ready to eat. Make these ahead of time and you'll have one less thing to worry about on Thanksgiving.

    Serve these with more herbs, vegan butter and vegan gravy!

    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #veganmashedpotatoes

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Slow Cooker 3 Bean Chili
    • Vegan Mashed Potato White Pizza
    • Vegan Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • Slow Cooker White Bean Enchilada Soup
    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #veganmashedpotatoes
    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #veganmashedpotatoes
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    Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword holiday recipe, mashed potatoes, potatoes, side, side dish, thanksgiving
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
    Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 372kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds baby dutch potatoes* quartered
    • 1.5 cups non-dairy milk unsweetened
    • 1.5 cups non-dairy creamer** unsweetened
    • 8 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
    • 5 sprigs fresh thyme plus more for serving
    • 5 sage leaves
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • 4 ounces vegan cream cheese
    • 2 tablespoons vegan butter plus more for serving

    Instructions

    • Add the potatoes, non-dairy milk, non-dairy creamer, garlic, thyme and sage to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. You want the potatoes to be fork tender.
    • Discard the sage and thyme. Drain the potatoes - being sure to reserve the milk/cream. Place the potatoes back in the slow cooker with the vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, 1 cup of the reserved milk and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher, adding more of the reserved milk until your desired consistency is reached. Taste and add more salt & pepper as needed. Cover and keep the potatoes on warm until ready to serve.
    • Serve with vegan butter and fresh thyme.

    Notes

    *You can peel the potatoes or leave the skin on. 
    **I get my non-dairy creamer in the coffee creamer section. If you can't find it, just sub with more non-dairy milk.
    Recipe inspired by Half Baked Harvest.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 1175mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Iron: 3mg

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    Set it and forget it - these Slow Cooker Vegan Mashed Potatoes are the perfect make ahead holiday side dish. Garlic, herbs and non-dairy cream | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #veganthanksgiving #veganmashedpotatoes
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