Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
If you’re seeking a comforting side dish that’s both simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes made in a slow cooker will quickly become your go-to recipe. Imagine creamy, buttery potatoes infused with the rich taste of roasted garlic and fresh herbs—all effortlessly crafted while you attend to other meal preparations. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, this dish is sure to impress family and friends without taking hours of your time in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- 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
- â…“–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 the red potatoes, roasted garlic cloves, butter, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Once cooked, add your desired amount of heavy cream and mash using a hand mixer or potato masher to get your preferred texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 34mg