Creamy Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Italian Seasoning Recipe
This Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe delivers creamy, flavorful mashed potatoes with minimal effort. Using Yukon gold potatoes slow-cooked with garlic, chicken broth, butter, and cream cheese, the result is a rich and velvety side dish perfect for family dinners or holiday celebrations. The addition of Italian seasoning and fresh chives adds a delightful herbal note, while cooking everything low and slow in a crock pot ensures a comforting texture without standing over the stove.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 ounces cream cheese, diced
- Chives, for garnish
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic: Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast in an oven at 400°F (205°C) for about 30-35 minutes until tender and golden. Allow to cool before squeezing out the softened garlic cloves.
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel the Yukon gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, roughly 2 inches each, to ensure even cooking.
- Add ingredients to the crock pot: Place the cut potatoes into the crock pot along with the roasted garlic cloves, 1 cup chicken broth, diced butter, Italian seasoning, and cream cheese.
- Cook the potatoes: Cover and cook on low heat for about 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender and easily mashed.
- Mash the potatoes: Using a potato masher or hand mixer, mash the potatoes, incorporating the softened garlic, butter, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add heavy cream gradually to reach your desired consistency.
- Season the mashed potatoes: Season with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste. Stir well to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the mashed potatoes to a serving dish, garnish with chopped fresh chives, and serve hot as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic adds a sweet and mellow flavor for a richer mashed potato experience.
- Yukon gold potatoes are ideal for their creamy texture and natural buttery flavor.
- Adding cream cheese makes the mashed potatoes extra creamy and tangy.
- You can adjust the amount of heavy cream to achieve your preferred mashed potato consistency.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- Leftover mashed potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of cream or broth.
