Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These incredibly creamy potatoes are slow-cooked with whole cloves of garlic until they are tender and infused with a mellow, sweet aroma. Mashed with a touch of butter and milk, they achieve a perfectly smooth and fluffy consistency with minimal effort. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe is a game-changer for holiday dinners or busy weeknight sides.

Prep 15 minCook 235 minTotal 250 minUpdated Jul 3, 2026250 minVegetarianGluten Free

These incredibly creamy potatoes are slow-cooked with whole cloves of garlic until they are tender and infused with a mellow, sweet aroma. Mashed with a touch of butter and milk, they achieve a perfectly smooth and fluffy consistency with minimal effort. This set-it-and-forget-it recipe is a game-changer for holiday dinners or busy weeknight sides.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 piece(s) Red Potato, diced
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, ground
  • 1/2 cup Milk

Instructions

  1. Place the potatoes, water, and butter into a slow cooker. Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Cover, and cook on Low for 7 hours, or High for 4 hours.
  2. Mash potatoes with a masher or electric beater, adding the desired amount of milk to achieve a creamy consistency. Keep warm on low until serving.

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