With slow cooker season in full swing, what better to serve on a cold day than these? They’re perfect for a weeknight dinner yet delicious enough to serve at a holiday party and they’re so easy to make! Crock pot mashed potatoes are great for Thanksgiving since they can be cooked without attention while you take care of everything else—and it frees up a spot on your stovetop.
Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
My whole family loved them and I couldn’t get over their delicious garlic flavor. The garlic flavor resembles that of roasted garlic, you’ll notice in the photos below it appears as though it’s become roasted after so many hours of slow cooking. These potatoes are perfectly hearty and creamy and it’s a forgiving mashed potato recipe so you can make them just as you prefer. Customize these with the toppings you love—bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions.
What’s the Best Type of Potato to Use?
How to Make Garlic Mashed Potatoes in the Slow Cooker
What Should I Serve with Crockpot Mashed Potatoes?
Pan Seared Steak Roast Chicken Slow Cooker Rotisserie Style Chicken Salmon Roasted in Butter Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
Can I Make Lighter Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes?
If you want to make them a little lighter you can use mostly milk and light sour cream. Using Greek yogurt can add protein, too. Cream cheese is another remix, but that will make them MORE luxurious, not lighter. :)
Can I Omit the Garlic?
Not a fan of garlic? You can just omit it for regular mashed potatoes.
Can I Peel the Potatoes?
If you don’t like peels just peel the potatoes first or if you like some peels then peel half or use larger potatoes so there’s less peel to potato.
Like Them Smooth or Chunky?
And if you prefer your potatoes slightly chunky just don’t whip them very long. You can also adjust the garlic to suit your taste, a little more or less won’t hurt. Then of course, as with all mashed potatoes I recommend starting with less liquid then adding more as you go until they are the consistency you prefer.
Can I make these as Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes?
Yes! Follow the same directions, but add the liquid required by your particular Instant Pot size. Now pass me a heaping bowl of these for dinner and that’s all I need, yum yum YUM. Try them soon! They’re the perfect easy side dish that everyone will love!
