Crock Pot Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes Recipes

EASY SLOW-COOKER GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Halve or quarter potatoes as necessary to make similar-sized pieces. Place in 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add garlic, oil, salt and water; mix well to coat all potato pieces.
• Cover; cook on High setting 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.
• With fork or potato masher, mash potatoes and garlic. Stir in cream cheese until well blended. Stir in enough milk for soft serving consistency. Serve immediately, or cover and hold in slow cooker on Low setting up to 2 hours.

CRISPY GARLIC SMASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot (so they are in a single layer) and cover them with an inch of water. Bring the pot to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
• In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic.
• Remove the potatoes from the pot and let them cool slightly. Turn your oven to broil with the rack near the top.
• Smash the potatoes (see notes) then drizzle them with the oil and herbs. Broil for 10 minutes, or until the tops are crispy.

CROCK POT GARLIC SMASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• Halve or quarter potatoes as necessary to make similar size pieces.
• Place in a 4 to 6 quart crock pot.
• Add garlic, oil, salt and water; mix well to coat all potato pieces.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until potato pieces are tender.
• With a fork or potato masher, mash potatoes and garlic.
• Stir in cream cheese until well blended.
• Stir in enough milk for soft serving consistency.
• Serve immediately, or cover and hold in slow cooker on LOW setting for up to 2 hours.
• I have used a 3 ounce piece of cream cheese, cubed, in place of the tub of cream cheese and chives and onions.

SLOW COOKER MASHED RED POTATOES WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Toss together the potatoes, garlic, olive oil, juice of 1/4 the lemon (about 1 tablespoon), salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, stirring once or twice to encourage even cooking, until the potatoes are very tender, about 4 hours.
• Coarsely mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher. Just before serving, fold in the Parmesan, parsley and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

UNBELIEVABLY EASY CROCK POT GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place garlic in the Crock Pot, then add potatoes. Top with butter, sprinkle on the salt, and add the water or vegetable broth.
• Cook on high 3 - 4 hours or low 8 hours. Potatoes and garlic should be very tender.
• Using a potato masher, mash potatoes a bit and then pour in 1/4 cup half-and-half. Continue mashing, adding additional half-and-half until potatoes are desired consistency. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Serve topped with additional butter if desired.

CROCK POT MASHED RED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the potatoes, garlic, and bouillon until potatoes are tender but firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving water.
• In a bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream and cream cheese, adding reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.
• Transfer the potato mixture to a slow cooker, cover, and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.