Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
Indulge in the creamy delight of Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This comforting side dish encapsulates the essence of home-cooked goodness, with a rich and buttery flavor enhanced by roasted garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these mashed potatoes are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your family’s taste. Imagine a warm bowl of velvety potatoes waiting for you at the end of a long day, making every meal feel special. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a dish that brings joy and comfort to every table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) or 7 hours (low)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. red potatoes
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 head roasted garlic (12–15 cloves)
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- â…“–½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by spraying it with cooking spray.
- Add red potatoes, thyme, roasted garlic, butter, salt, pepper, and broth.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours until tender.
- Mash the potatoes with a hand mixer or potato masher, gradually adding heavy cream until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Adjust seasonings as needed and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg