Slow Cooker Mashed Red Potatoes With Parmesan

Slow Cooker Mashed Red Potatoes With Parmesan

When there’s no space on the stovetop to boil and mash potatoes, braise and mash them in a slow cooker — an easy and forgiving one-pot method. This rustic version has big flavors, thanks to the garlic that's cooked and smashed with the potatoes. The five garlic cloves lends a fairly assertive flavor, so decrease it to 2 or 3 cloves if you want a more subtle effect. You can leave the dish on warm for up to 3 hours after you mash the potatoes, just stir in the Parmesan and parsley right before serving.

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds red-skinned potatoes

    cut into roughly 1-inch chunks

  • 5 garlic cloves

    peeled and smashed

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

    2 tablespoons

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

    plus more for seasoning

  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano

    grated, about 2 1/4 cups

  • Leaves of 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Toss together the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, juice of 1/4 the lemon (about 1 tablespoon), salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, stirring once or twice to encourage even cooking, until the potatoes are very tender, about 4 hours.

  2. 2

    Coarsely mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher. Just before serving, fold in the Parmesan, parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Slow Cooker Mashed Red Potatoes With Parmesan

Slow Cooker Mashed Red Potatoes With Parmesan

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About this Recipe

Running out of stovetop space for those beloved mashed potatoes? Our Slow Cooker Mashed Red Potatoes With Parmesan offer a brilliant, hands-off solution for perfectly creamy, flavor-packed spuds every time.

This recipe shines by braising and mashing the potatoes directly in your slow cooker, freeing up valuable stove real estate, especially during busy meal prep or holiday cooking. It's an incredibly easy and forgiving one-pot method that infuses deep flavor thanks to garlic cloves cooked right alongside the potatoes, then smashed in for maximum impact.

You're in for a rustic mashed potato experience bursting with assertive garlic flavor, balanced by the savory depth of Parmigiano-Reggiano and a bright finish from fresh lemon juice and parsley. The red-skinned potatoes contribute a naturally satisfying texture, while the olive oil ensures a rich, smooth consistency. If you love a bold garlic presence, stick with the five garlic cloves; for a more subtle touch, you can easily reduce it to two or three. The result is a comforting side dish that feels both elevated and effortlessly prepared.

The assertive garlic flavor is a highlight, but you can easily tailor it by decreasing the garlic cloves to 2 or 3 for a milder effect. While the recipe calls for Parmigiano-Reggiano, you could experiment with other hard, salty cheeses for a slightly different profile, though the nutty Parmesan is highly recommended. Always stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh parsley just before serving for the best flavor and vibrant color.

These slow cooker mashed red potatoes are perfect for weeknight dinners when you need a reliable, flavorful side, or as an indispensable addition to your holiday spread. They pair beautifully with roasted meats or hearty stews, ready to impress with minimal fuss.

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