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Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Your quest to find the creamiest mashed potato ends here. Once you try the most delicious Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe, you’ll be tempted to make this dish on repeat to pair with any main meal. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 421kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • electric hand mixer
  • potato peeler

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds gold potatoes yellow or white (not russet potatoes)
  • 5-6 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste optional

Instructions

  • Wash, peel, and cut potatoes into large chunks and place in slow cooker
  • Peel garlic cloves and place in slow cooker with potatoes
  • Cover potatoes and garlic completely with water and turn on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 until potatoes are fork tender
  • Drain potatoes and garlic into colander and return to slow cooker or a large mixing bowl
  • Add cream, butter, and salt, and whip with hand held mixer until creamy and smooth

Notes

  • Storage - Store in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. I do not recommend freezing these potatoes due to the texture changes that occur along with the added dairy ingredients.
  • To reheat - To reheat, microwave single portions in small increments of time or on the stove in a skillet until warmed through.
  • Mixing - Take care to not over-beat the potatoes while utilizing an electric mixer to prevent them from acquiring a “gummy” texture. It is best to mix a few strokes at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 1005mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg