Description
This Crockpot Mashed Potatoes recipe offers a hands-off approach to creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes infused with fresh herbs and garlic. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, these mashed potatoes are mixed with butter, cream cheese, and warm milk to achieve a smooth, rich texture that’s perfect for any comfort food meal or holiday dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Broth
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Seasonings and Herbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Dairy
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cubed
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup warmed whole milk
Additional
- Additional salt and pepper (to taste, if needed)
Instructions
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Place the peeled and cut Russet potatoes into the crock pot. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth evenly over the potatoes to provide moisture and additional flavor during cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Add the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper into the crock pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients well.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid. Cook the potatoes on LOW heat for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours. The potatoes are done when they are very tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Mash Potatoes: When the potatoes are fully cooked, add the cubed butter and cream cheese into the crock pot. Using a potato masher or a handheld electric mixer, gently mash the potatoes to avoid making them gluey, until they reach your desired texture.
- Add Milk: Slowly add the warmed whole milk to the mashed potatoes while stirring gently. Incorporate the milk gradually until the potatoes are creamy and smooth. Adjust the quantity of milk based on your preferred consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste the mashed potatoes and add additional salt or pepper if needed. Serve warm as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- Choosing Russet potatoes ensures a fluffy texture when mashed.
- Using fresh herbs enhances the flavor and aroma of the dish.
- Warm the milk before adding to prevent cooling the mashed potatoes and to help it blend smoothly.
- Be careful not to over-mix the potatoes to avoid a gummy texture.
- This recipe can be easily adapted for vegetarians by using vegetable broth.
- Leftover mashed potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
