Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
If you’re in search of a comforting side dish that elevates any meal, look no further than these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes made in a slow cooker. This easy recipe marries the delightful flavors of roasted garlic with creamy red potatoes, resulting in a dish that’s both heartwarming and satisfying. Just imagine returning home after a long day to the inviting aroma of garlic filling your kitchen! Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these mashed potatoes are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Red potatoes
- 1 head roasted garlic
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (to preference)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by spraying it with cooking spray. Add chopped red potatoes, roasted garlic cloves, butter, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth.
- Cover and set on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours until tender.
- Once cooked, stir in heavy cream to achieve desired creaminess. Use a hand mixer or potato masher to blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg