Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Slow Cooker}

This recipe is quick and easy and makes the creamiest mashed potatoes that are flavored with fresh herbs right in the crockpot!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Red potatoes, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

• 1 head roasted garlic (12-15 cloves) (see notes)

• ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) salted butter

• 1 ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth

• ⅓-½ cup heavy cream (to preference)

• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Spray the inside of a three-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add the potatoes, thyme, roasted garlic cloves, butter, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Cover and allow the slow cooker to cook for 4-5 hours on high or 7-8 hours on the low setting.

2. Add the heavy cream to preference. Start with ⅓ cup and if you want the potatoes to be more creamy, add the full ½ cup. Keep in mind, the heavy cream can be replaced with regular milk but it won't make the mashed potatoes creamy and rich. Use a hand mixer to blend the potatoes or a potato masher can be used for a more rustic mashed potato. Careful when blending, mix on the slow speed and don't let the blades get too close to the base of the crockpot. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the parsley and fold before serving.