Description
Creamy and flavorful, these Crockpot Garlic Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic, butter, and cream, this easy recipe is a must-try for mashed potato lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
Garlic and Butter Mixture:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream, warmed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh chives or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Add the potatoes, minced garlic, chicken broth, and half of the butter to the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- Mash Potatoes: Drain any excess liquid if needed. Mash the potatoes and garlic until smooth.
- Add Cream and Butter: Stir in the warmed milk or cream and remaining butter until fluffy.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw.
- Add sour cream or cream cheese for a richer mash if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
