Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These easy to make Slow Cooker Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes are so creamy and delicious. The cheddar cheese and garlic adds so much flavor. These are seriously the best potatoes!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into one-inch pieces
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ to ¾ cup heavy cream, warmed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes then cut into one-inch pieces.
- Add the chopped potatoes to the bowl of the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Next add the garlic and the chicken broth to the potatoes and toss to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for four hours.
- When the potatoes are cooked and fork-tender, add the butter and stir to melt.
- Use a hand-held potato masher to mash the potatoes then stir to mix the potatoes and broth.
- Slowly add in the warm heavy cream and mash until potatoes reach the right consistency and are smooth and creamy.
- Add the shredded cheese and stir to combine.
- Taste to see if you want to add additional salt.
Notes
I like the flavor the chicken broth adds but you can use vegetable broth instead.