Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory delight of Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This rich side dish combines the deep flavors of roasted garlic with buttery red potatoes, creating a comforting accompaniment for all occasions—from family dinners to festive holiday feasts. The slow cooker not only simplifies the cooking process but also allows you to focus on other meal preparations. With customizable creaminess and the option to enhance with fresh herbs, these mashed potatoes are sure to impress your guests and become a staple on your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. red potatoes
- 1 head roasted garlic (12–15 cloves)
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ⅓–½ cup heavy cream (to preference)
- Fresh thyme and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by spraying the inside with cooking spray.
- Place red potatoes, roasted garlic, butter, thyme, salt, black pepper, and broth into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Add heavy cream to achieve desired creaminess; mash using a potato masher or hand mixer.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg