Description
Creamy crockpot garlic mashed potatoes bring comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Perfectly whipped and infused with rich garlic flavor, this simple side dish promises pure potato perfection you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg (3 lbs) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and chopped
- 46 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (or leave whole for a milder flavor)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or milk, for a lighter option)
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, divided
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: Chopped parsley, chives, or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by thoroughly washing and cutting into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking. Peel and mince garlic cloves finely to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dish.
- Transfer potato chunks and minced garlic into the crockpot, creating an even layer. Drizzle broth over the potatoes, ensuring they are partially submerged but not completely covered.
- Strategically distribute butter pieces across the potato surface, allowing them to melt and infuse rich flavor during cooking. Sprinkle salt and pepper to enhance the initial seasoning profile.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set to high temperature. Allow potatoes to slowly simmer and tenderize, periodically checking liquid levels to prevent scorching.
- After cooking time elapses, verify potato tenderness by piercing with a fork. Potatoes should easily break apart without resistance.
- Utilize a potato masher or electric mixer to transform cooked potatoes into a smooth, creamy consistency. Work directly within the crockpot to maintain temperature and minimize dish cleanup.
- Gradually incorporate heavy cream and remaining butter, blending until achieving a luxurious, velvety texture. Adjust liquid quantities to reach desired creaminess.
- Taste and refine seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper as needed. Consider incorporating fresh herbs like parsley or chives for vibrant flavor and visual appeal.
- Transfer to a serving dish, optionally garnishing with shredded cheese or additional herbs. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for the creamiest, most velvety texture that holds up well during slow cooking.
- Avoid using starchy russet potatoes, as they can become gluey and lose their smooth consistency in the crockpot.
- Crush or mince garlic finely to distribute its robust flavor evenly throughout the potatoes, creating a more intense taste profile.
- Keep the butter pieces relatively small when adding them to ensure they melt quickly and incorporate smoothly into the potatoes.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with milk or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Add roasted garlic instead of raw for a deeper, more mellow garlic flavor that’s less sharp and more complex.
- Experiment with herbs like rosemary or thyme to create different flavor variations and make the dish more interesting.
- Ensure you don’t overmix the potatoes to prevent them from becoming gummy or paste-like, which can happen with excessive mashing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg