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Best Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a creamy, buttery comfort food side dish made effortlessly in the crock pot. This hands-off method creates perfectly smooth mashed potatoes infused with garlic flavor, making them ideal for holidays, weeknight dinners, and entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs red potatoes cleaned and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream warmed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
  • Fresh chives for garnish

Method
 

  1. Spray a 6 to 7 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray.
  2. Add potato chunks and pour water evenly over the top.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Add minced garlic and drizzle melted butter over potatoes.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4.5 hours until fork tender.
  6. Without draining, mash potatoes directly in the slow cooker.
  7. Add sour cream and heavy cream and mash until combined.
  8. Use a hand mixer and slowly add milk until desired consistency is reached.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve warm topped with chives and additional butter if desired.

Notes

Do not drain the cooking liquid, as it contains starch that helps create a creamy texture. Warm dairy ingredients before adding to prevent lumps.