Description
This Crockpot Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a creamy, flavorful twist on classic mashed potatoes, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Infused with garlic, herbs, and finished with sour cream and chives, this dish is perfect as a comforting side for any meal, requiring minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Flavorings
- 3 lb. baby potatoes, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup water
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Dairy and Herbs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 Tbsp. chives, chopped (for garnish)
Other
- Cooking spray (for greasing the slow cooker)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent the potatoes from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Cook the Potatoes: Place the quartered baby potatoes, butter, minced garlic, and water into the slow cooker. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir the mixture to combine everything evenly. Cover and cook on high heat for 3 hours, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Mash and Season: After the potatoes are cooked, add sour cream, milk, dried oregano, and dried rosemary to the slow cooker. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes and blend all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped chives over the mashed potatoes just before serving. This adds a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color to the dish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half-and-half for the milk or add extra butter.
- Use red baby potatoes for a creamier texture or Yukon Gold for a buttery flavor.
- Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours if you prefer to slow cook longer or set on a timer for convenience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil and sour cream with a dairy-free alternative.
