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, the potatoes are mashed with butter, cream cheese, and warm milk for a rich and smooth texture, making it an ideal comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 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
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cubed
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup warmed whole milk
- Additional salt and pepper (to taste, if needed)
Instructions
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Place the peeled and cut Russet potatoes into the crockpot. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the potatoes to provide moisture and enhance flavor during cooking.
- Add Seasonings: Add the minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper to the crockpot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours or on HIGH heat for 3-4 hours. The potatoes are done when they are very tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Mash Potatoes: Once the potatoes are cooked through, add the cubed butter and cream cheese to the crockpot. Using a potato masher or a handheld electric mixer, gently mash the potatoes until achieving the desired creamy consistency. Avoid over-mixing to prevent the potatoes from becoming gluey.
- Add Milk: Gradually pour the warmed whole milk into the mashed potatoes, stirring gently as you go to create a smooth and creamy texture. Adjust the amount of milk based on your preferred thickness.
- Season and Serve: Taste the mashed potatoes and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the mashed potatoes hot as a delicious and comforting side dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter, cream cheese, and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Using broth instead of water adds extra flavor to the potatoes.
- Do not over-mix the potatoes to avoid a gluey texture.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted or omitted based on availability and preference.
- The recipe can be doubled if using a larger crockpot.
