Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these creamy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes made effortlessly in your slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish features tender red potatoes infused with sweet roasted garlic for a rich and flavorful side that everyone will adore. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you focus on other preparations. With their creamy texture and delightful taste, these mashed potatoes are sure to steal the show at any meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. red potatoes
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 head roasted garlic (12–15 cloves)
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ⅓–½ cup heavy cream (to preference)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by spraying it with cooking spray. Add the red potato pieces, thyme, roasted garlic cloves, butter, salt, pepper, and broth.
- Cover and cook on high for about 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Mix in heavy cream to achieve desired creaminess using a hand mixer or potato masher.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then fold in parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg