Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

6 servings
These creamy slow cooker garlic mashed potatoes are perfectly creamy and delicious and so easy to make! The slow cooker does all of the work for you and smashed garlic gives the potatoes so much flavor. This recipe is great as a weeknight side dish or an elegant addition to add to your holiday menu. You'll get creamy potatoes every single time!

Ingredients

  • russet potatoes
    5 lb
  • chicken broth
    1 c
  • full fat coconut milk
    1 ¾ c
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • black pepper
  • rosemary sprigs
    2
  • garlic

    smashed

    6 cloves
  • butter
    ⅓ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Clean and dice the potatoes into large chunks and then add to the base of a slow cooker.

  2. 2

    Add the smashed garlic cloves, sprigs of rosemary, chicken broth, and 1 cup of coconut milk to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are fork tender. Lower the heat to the warm setting.

  3. 3

    Remove the woody part of the rosemary sprig from the potatoes. Next, use a potato masher or hand mixer to mash the potatoes.

  4. 4

    Add the butter and the remaining 3/4 cup coconut milk to the potatoes and continue to mash until smooth creamy. Add more milk if you want the potatoes to be creamier. This is also the time to add any cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt if you are using.

  5. 5

    You an either leave the potatoes in the slow cooker base or transfer them to a serving dish. Serve the potatoes with a drizzle of melted butter and a sprinkling of fresh herbs.

Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

255 min6 servings396 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving perfectly creamy mashed potatoes without the fuss? These Creamy Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes deliver a rich, flavorful side dish with minimal effort, making them ideal for both busy weeknights and special holiday gatherings.

The genius of this recipe lies in its slow cooker preparation. It gently cooks the russet potatoes to an unparalleled tenderness, ensuring a consistently smooth and lump-free texture. The smashed garlic cloves infuse deep, aromatic flavor directly into the potatoes as they cook, elevating this classic comfort food to new heights.

Expect an incredibly luxurious and velvety mashed potato experience, brimming with the subtle, savory warmth of garlic. The slow cooking method allows the rich flavors of chicken broth, full-fat coconut milk, and butter to meld beautifully, creating a comforting side that’s deeply satisfying. You'll love how the hands-off approach still yields a dish that tastes like it took hours of dedicated kitchen work.

Customization is simple with this versatile recipe. While russet potatoes are specified, similar starchy varieties could also work. For a slightly different flavor profile, you could swap the full-fat coconut milk for heavy cream. If you're looking for an extra herbaceous touch, a sprinkle of fresh chives or parsley can be folded in before serving.

These creamy garlic mashed potatoes make a fantastic complement to a wide array of main courses. Serve them alongside roasted meats, poultry, or any dish where a hearty, comforting, and deeply flavored side is desired. They're sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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