Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes and Emergency Fix ~ Thanksgiving Survival Guide ~ Noreen's Kitche

[@ingalls73]

This will save so much time and is so much easier than the traditional way of making mashed potatoes. Thanks =)

[@mariejones3637]

Hello Norren, I just want to say you are a kitchen genius. I really enjoy your channel and I drive my hubby bonkers watching Norren's kitchen marathons at 2am because he wakes up hungry from listening to you cooking away lol. Hugs from the land down under

[@karabork2612]

Great tip on the potato flakes! I used to be a snob about them but then I actually tried a good brand and was blown away by how great they were! Love your videos!!

[@christinafoster1922]

My mother-in-law does her mashed potatoes like this, or at least she makes them ahead on the stove and uses the warm crock pot as a serving dish. Genius idea!

[@vickipitts3895]

Just wanted to say from one military fam to another thank you for your service Veterans Day

[@lizsmothers1352]

Pitts family here is to all military service families we are thankful for you! Lizzie

[@GloriaNak]

Noreen, you are a flippin' genius! You never cease to amaze me. I will employ this method for every big family meal. Thanks!

[@jkoneman]

I've had one of those Ninjas for two years and I love it.

[@lizsmothers1352]

Noreen Honey...what a good idea in the slow cooker. Potatoes flakes who would think nice idea fix. They do look tasty. Lizzie

[@Italics62]

As someone who is crazy about mashed potatoes, I don't know why I never thought of this! Thanks so much, doing it today.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

I kind of felt the same way when I read about someone else who was doing it! Kind of like slapping myself in the forehead!

[@Gil2727]

Another great slow cooker dish for Thanksgiving is turkey stuffing in a slow cooker. It's safer, easier better for bird timing and you wouldn't think it wasn't cooked in the bird. Stir the stuffing once in a while, brown bits on the outside gets incorporated, tastes like the real McCoy. Pour a bit of Turkey drippings into the slow cooker near the end for that real stuffing flavor, stays warm for hours.

[@Italics62]

Made these the night I saw your video. Cut back the stock by half and just added a small amount of milk when they were done. I had russets so that's what I used, perfection! I don't know if I'll ever do this another way again, it was soooo much easier than having to hang around keeping an eye on them.

[@angelovestea]

Oh man, u just made my life SO EASY!!!!! BTW great tip on pot flakes.

[@beckymccreary592]

Love your cheerful attitude and great recipes!

[@beautyontheinsidex]

i'm doing thanksgiving this year at my house for the first time. this is a great time saver!

[@debrazotti6237]

I love this idea. I am going to try it this weekend. Thanks

[@traciperdue]

I've always done mash potatoes in my pressure cooker. Thanks for the recipe, and a new way to do it. Have used the flakes before, when I've made them to thin. Have a good morning!!!!

[@patllewellyn3256]

When I worked at the bar, restaurant they made there mashed potato 1/2 instant1/2 fresh. Nothing wrong with that fix.... Keep up the good work.

[@paulettedonnatien2173]

That was a big help. I am going to try your recipe.

[@cricket516]

Mashed potatoes are my favorite! That's a great tip about the potato flakes. They looked so good!

[@thedesertmisfit]

What a GREAT idea, I am soooo doing this for Thanksgiving!!!!

[@gartnsu1]

Great idea!!! I love it.

[@swflchicflorida826]

I can't wait to make these...thanks Noreen!

[@rakesfunnyfarm]

I make mash potatoes a lot,me and my loves it.I always make extra every time I make it.Got to have tater cakes the next day.I will have to try this on a day I am busy.

[@charlenemeier843]

This sounds great! Thank you. Charlene

[@DebbiAnn2]

What a great idea! I have a Ninja 3 in 1 as well,will definitely try this! Thank you for sharing.

[@sarablum385]

What an awesome idea!!! I'm going to use this in future. (I make instant when it's just hubs and I)

[@jeangreenfield5993]

never thought of doing this , just stews & rice pudding; great tip to use my slow cooker more :)

[@kimberlyfinch4927]

OMG...thank you for posting this video!!! I can't wait to give this a try! It's only the two of right now but nothing wrong with freezing the extra for another meal!

[@lauracicero-miller3238]

I loved this! Easy enough for me. I have been following you for about a year,really enjoy you & your hubby. we have a lot in common. can you make some more crock pot recipes.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Thanks for the comment. Keep on visiting my kitchen and be sure to check out my channel page where you will probably find a slow cooker play list!

[@juliacampbell5881]

Those look wonderful dear. Going to try the slow cooker method this year. I have about 18 or more here for the holidays so I could use more space on the stove for sure. Julia

[@jackieannallison]

Absolutely love this idea and will be doing this on Thanksgiving day.

[@cowcollector6578]

When I am making mashed potatoes for a huge crowd (40+) this is how I make mine. Half "real" potatoes ,half instant potatoes. You can't tell there is instant potato flakes in them. Sure saves a lot of time and energy peeling all those potatoes.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

O don't peel potatoes. I leave them on. Good fiber and nutrition.

[@cowcollector6578]

I peel them. With so many small kids around it's better to peel them.

[@nancyletteer3170]

These look great. And I love the tip for fixing! Thank you!

[@jkoneman]

I'm not sure if you've tried it but potato flakes are nice in bread.

[@TheWolfePit]

Great minds think alike Noreen! I was thinking about doing this one!! They look great!

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

This worked out great, even with a little too much liquid the instant flakes fixed that quickly and they were delicious! I hardly ever use milk in my mashed potatoes and almost always just use butter and sour cream, but this cream cheese was amazing. Especially with the garlic!

[@movinon04]

just a little tip- for nice fluffy airy potatoes i always add about a tablespoon of baking powder- my great grandmother taught me this trick and it works wonderfully- your video is great holiday time saving idea- thanks for the share- blessings

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

I will have to give that a try! Thanks for the tip!

[@TheKneadyHomesteader]

looks fantastic!!!! i usually make my potatoes first and throw them in the crock....i never knew you could cook them right in the crock! HAHAHAA so easy! i will be doing it this way from now on. WOOT!

[@karminaskitchenherdz5233]

Great love it, im putting to effect on Thanksgivings day tomorrow cant wait thanks

[@michelesalazar3279]

I know this is an older video and i'm so glad I found it. I will be doing this and dividing it up into potions to freeze for the two of us.

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Great recipe! Thank you for sharing!

[@Savedbygrace412]

I needed this! Thanks Noreen!!

[@yellowbird30]

Yummy I am so making these for Thanksgiving!!

[@RoccosPlace1]

I always have potato flakes on hand, it's a great fast thickener for soups or stews or if you make them too salty the potato flakes cut the salt.

[@magahn332]

Thank you, Noreen... You bring me closer to Jesus!! God Bless :-D

[@annkruml]

I love doing this. one thanksgiving I didn't have enough pans so I have 3 crocks and I tried that and other things like sweet potatoes and green bean casserole. they can out great. thank you for sharing that great idea and how to save it. since I'm going to dehydrate potatoes soon. do you think I could it this way with only the broth so they have a better flavor? I just worry and how consistent they would be in the tray.

[@busman5429]

looks good in our house we love mash taters I think my son could live on them.. Will tried this today.. Enjoy your channel

[@sharonjones7498]

can't wait to try it. can we do the same with stuffing?

[@PN-sk3ve]

this is wonderful, thank you Noreen =)

[@loriwilliams8709]

Thank you for this. I will pick up a bag of the potato flakes. I have to admit....I'm a mashed potato snob. To the point where when we eat out, I ask if they are 'real' potatoes or instant. BUT! I hear what you are saying and to my pantry, a bag of GOOD quality potato flakes makes a lot of sense. Thank you for bringing me to my 'senses'. lol

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

I understand. I always have to stress that potato flakes are real potatoes, just potatoes that have been cooked, mashed and dehydrated. They are a great thing to have on hand and nothing makes better gnocci than instant potato flakes! If you get a good brand like Idahoan, the only brand I have used for 20 years then you are good to go. They have a very long shelf life if you put them in a sealed container. In a pinch, you can use them for so many things! Glad I could help!

[@shweetpotato]

Would it work the same with Russets?? I need to try this , thanks so much

[@kiya419]

Hi Noreen! Forgive my ignorance..is a slow-cooker the same as a crock-pot? I absolutely love your channel. Thanks for sharing your time and talent.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

A Crock Pot is a slow cooker, but "Crock Pot" is a brand name and I try not to use that name because I don't want to give free advertisement. I love my Ninja right now.

[@kiya419]

Noreen's Kitchen Thanks for the prompt response

[@EchoesOfAnAngel]

Thanks for sharing, this would definitely save stove top space lol Is there a secret to making creamy mashed potatoes out of your home canned potatoes ? Mine come out with little chunks or lumps and cant seem to get them smooth and creamy.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

I don't can potatoes because I think they are a risk. I do not like the taste of canned potatoes at all. I don't think they were intended to be mashed. Best for roasting or stews etc.

[@jeangreenfield5993]

+Brenda Rigdon I love Potato Salad :) will try your recipe . I would prob add Mayo & sour cream, chopped parsley . yum !

[@NOVEMBER5TH2024]

EchoesOfAnAngel use heavy cream

[@teriesebrown9963]

How many will the 5lbs feed do you think? I have a group of 7 this Thanksgiving and want to make sure this would feed everyone.

[@sagisli]

5lbs for 7 people is plenty.

[@donnabosco9785]

Ok- nevermind_i got it! I like that one!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

How would this be with Onion stock?

[@sharonlatour6230]

i've done that several times, you can't tell that you've added instant potato flakes to your mashed . My favorite is Orieda

[@jordanlawrence6376]

Is the garlic unpeeled?

[@nancyrosas9602]

Hi Noreen, can these be frozen. I have to work on Thanksgiving, so I don't have much time to cook.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Yes, I also have a recipe for Duchess potatoes, which freeze a little better. I put a link at the end of the video. They have egg added and you can freeze them and then pop them in the oven frozen to heat through and brown. You can use this technique to have great mashed potato side for your Thanksgiving that you can make ahead.

[@nancyrosas9602]

+Noreen's Kitchen Thank you so much. I love your channel. I am going to share with the frugal family food Facebook group.

[@donnabosco9785]

What slow cooker are you using ?

[@Rachel-hg1gn]

If you don't have potato flakes on hand, can't you just cook out the extra liquid? Reduce it?

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

No that won't work. You will need the potato flakes in order to take up the extra liquid. Or don't put as much in from the beginning.

[@Treesarehappy]

how does it work with russet? bumper crop of potatoes this year we have about 100 lbs.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

should do fine but I would peel those. The skins are a bit thick.

[@Treesarehappy]

Yes I agree, they hold up nice baked though. I'm tossing some on the crockpot now to go with a nice meatloaf on this cold wet NY day. Peeled and chopped a mess if garlic too had a huge crop of garlic this year too

[@hpdpink09]

So genius

[@missteacup887]

does the instant mashed potato flakes fix gluey mashed potatoes?

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Sometimes, yes. It really has to do with the type of potato you have used.

[@TheJuicing4Life]

Have you ever use veggie broth???

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

No, I always use chicken broth. You can use what you prefer.

[@theoldfarmerswife5915]

I just noticed today that I was unsubbed to you! 🤔 I don't know when it happened, cuz I usually just go to your channel. But I noticed I was not getting notifications, & found I was no longer subbed. Yours isn't the only channel this happened on. Anyone else having this problem?

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

KZbin does this randomly. I will have days where I show over 100 subscribers unsubscribed my channel. It is not them it is KZbin doing it. I don't know why. Thanks for stopping by and resubbing!