Description
Slow cooker cheesy garlic herb mashed potatoes bring comfort directly to dinner tables with creamy, rich goodness. Potato lovers will savor each indulgent bite of this classic side dish that combines simple ingredients into a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 3 lbs russet potatoes
- 1 lb yukon gold potatoes
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and peel russet and yukon gold potatoes, then cut into uniform 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Mince garlic cloves and finely chop fresh chives, thyme, and rosemary to release their aromatic oils and enhance flavor profile.
- Grease the interior of the slow cooker with a light butter coating to prevent sticking and promote easy serving.
- Layer potato cubes evenly in the slow cooker, sprinkling minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder between layers for consistent seasoning.
- Pour heavy cream and whole milk over the potatoes, ensuring they are nearly covered but not completely submerged.
- Dot the top with cubed unsalted butter, distributing evenly across the potato surface.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, stirring occasionally to prevent bottom layer from burning.
- Once potatoes are soft, mash directly in the slow cooker using a potato masher or electric mixer until reaching desired consistency.
- Fold in shredded cheddar and grated parmesan cheeses, stirring until completely melted and integrated.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional chopped chives for a fresh presentation.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for creamier, less starchy texture that holds up better during slow cooking.
- Keep potato cubes uniform in size to guarantee even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the dish.
- Avoid overmixing when mashing to prevent gluey or gummy potato texture, which can happen if starches are overworked.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like gruyère, gouda, or fontina for unique flavor variations that complement the herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg