Description
This Crockpot Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to prepare creamy and flavorful mashed potatoes packed with fresh herbs and garlic. Slow-cooked in the crockpot for tender perfection, these mashed potatoes combine butter, cream cheese, and warmed milk for a rich, smooth texture that’s perfect for any comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Broth
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Herbs and Seasonings
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Dairy
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cubed
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup warmed whole milk
Additional
- Additional salt and pepper (to taste, if needed)
Instructions
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Place the peeled and cut Russet potatoes into the crockpot. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth evenly over the potatoes to add moisture and flavor during cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Add the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper directly into the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients well.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours. The potatoes are done when they are super tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Mash Potatoes: Once the potatoes have cooked thoroughly, add the cubed butter and cream cheese into the crockpot. Using a potato masher or a handheld electric mixer, gently mash the potatoes until they reach your desired smoothness. Avoid overmixing to prevent a gluey texture.
- Add Milk: Slowly pour the warmed whole milk into the mashed potatoes while stirring gently. Add enough milk to achieve a creamy consistency to your preference.
- Season and Serve: Taste the mashed potatoes and adjust the seasoning by adding additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the mashed potatoes hot and enjoy a comforting side dish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs, but reduce the quantity by half.
- Be cautious not to overmix the potatoes to keep them fluffy and avoid a gluey texture.
- Warmed milk helps the potatoes stay creamy; cold milk might cool down the dish or cause clumping.
- This recipe can be made ahead – simply reheat gently in the crockpot before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
