Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
Indulge in the creamy, comforting delight of Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This recipe transforms simple red potatoes into a rich side dish infused with the sweet, aromatic flavors of roasted garlic. Perfect for any gathering or cozy weeknight dinner, these mashed potatoes will leave everyone asking for seconds. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy velvety mashed potatoes without the hassle. Customize them to suit your taste—whether it’s adding cheese, fresh herbs, or even mixing in veggies for a nutritious twist. Get ready to impress with this delectable dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
- 1 head roasted garlic (12–15 cloves)
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ⅓–½ cup heavy cream (to preference)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray. Add red potatoes, roasted garlic cloves, thyme, butter, salt, black pepper, and broth.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in heavy cream to achieve desired creaminess.
- Mash the mixture using a hand mixer or potato masher until smooth.
- Fold in chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg