Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
If you’re searching for a heartwarming side dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare, look no further than Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes made in a slow cooker. This creamy delight combines the sweet, buttery essence of roasted garlic with tender red potatoes to create a dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from busy weeknights to festive gatherings. The best part? You can set it and forget it while your slow cooker does all the work! With its rich flavor profile and customizable creaminess, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite that brings everyone together around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on high / 7 hours on low
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- 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 taste)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a three-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the red potatoes, fresh thyme, and roasted garlic cloves.
- Pour in the butter, broth, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
- Once cooked, add heavy cream to your desired consistency and mash using a hand mixer or potato masher until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg