Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes made in a slow cooker are the ultimate comfort food that promises to warm your heart and soul. This creamy, flavorful dish combines the rich taste of roasted garlic with velvety red potatoes for a side that’s sure to impress at any meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, these mashed potatoes are easy to prepare—just toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you enjoy quality time with loved ones. Versatile and adaptable, they pair beautifully with a variety of main dishes and will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) / 7 hours (low)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. red potatoes, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 head roasted garlic (12–15 cloves)
- ¼ cup salted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
- â…“–½ cup heavy cream (to preference)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a three-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add red potato pieces, fresh thyme, roasted garlic cloves, salted butter, salt, black pepper, and vegetable broth.
- Cover and cook on high for about 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Once cooked, add â…“ cup of heavy cream; adjust for creaminess as desired. Mash gently using a hand mixer or potato masher until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg