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Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

November 17, 2016

I received a text from a friend two nights ago that read, “So I just pulled ‘a Jasmine’.”

My first thought was, “Hey, I’m a verb!”

My second thought was, “wait, this can’t be good…” as I went through all the embarrassing things I do daily, like when I’m just trying to pull up the covers and accidentally punch myself in the face.

It turns out that she was referring to good ol’ Thanksgiving ’08, when fresh-out-of-college Jasmine brought boxed stuffing to a work potluck and told everyone she made it from scratch.

I did. And I still cringe when I think about it because it really, truly wasn’t my intention! How do you accidentally lie to an entire department at once, you ask?
 
I had made my trusty go-to Stovetop Cornbread Stuffing (which I still love, if we’re being honest) and brought it to work in a Crockpot so that it would stay warm until lunch.
 
Well, it turns out, unbeknownst to me, that if you bring something in a crockpot, people automatically think you made it from scratch.
 
So we’re all having lunch together and one person says, “Hey Jasmine, this stuffing is delicious!”
 
I smile and nod.
 
A second person says, “Wow, I love this stuffing. Good job, Jasmine!”
 
I just say, “Thank you.”
 
(Because is it polite to say, “thank you, it’s from a box?” I still don’t know.)
 
The third person says, “I can even taste the sage in this. I can tell you’re from West Texas!”
 
And I say, “Wait, what?”
 
And I don’t correct a single person. In fact, by the time the sixth person rolls around, I’m pretty sure I’m spewing out some nonsense about sage and carrots and chopped celery.
 
The ultimate kicker? I actually have a Crockpot stuffing recipe on this blog.
 
Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
 
The good news for you is that this slow-cooked mashed potato recipe allows you to 1) not only bring your dish to your potluck in a crockpot so it stays warm but 2) you won’t even have to lie to anyone! Now, how’s that for the ideal potluck dish? It’s easy to make, easy to customize, and helps free up your oven/stovetop on that very busy Thanksgiving morning.
 
All you need is: russet potatoes, unsalted butter, garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, light sour cream, milk, and salt and pepper. Throw the potatoes in the slow cooker with a few of the ingredients on high for 3-4 hours, mash, then stir in your sour cream and milk, and top with your favorite toppings, like chives, green onions, cheese, or bacon.
Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes
2016-11-17 19:24:04
Serves 8
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
4 hr
Total Time
4 hr 10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
4 hr
Total Time
4 hr 10 min
Ingredients
  1. 3 lbs. russet potatoes, cubed
  2. 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  3. 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  4. 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  5. 1/2 cup light sour cream
  6. 3/4 cup milk, more for a thinner consistency
  7. 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, more to taste
  8. freshly cracked black pepper
Topping ideas
  1. chives
  2. green onions
  3. cheddar
  4. bacon
Instructions
  1. In a slow cooker, toss in the cubed potatoes, butter, garlic, chicken broth, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook over HIGH heat for 3-4 hours. Mash with a potato masher.
  2. Before serving, stir in the sour cream and milk, adding more salt and pepper, if desired. Add more milk for a thinner consistency. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings and serve warm.
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  1. Scot Whitaker says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Just in time for the holidays! Sour cream is a great idea!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 17, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you Scot! 🙂

      Reply
  2. petra08 says

    November 18, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Mash in the slow cooker? It looks so good I might have to change tonight’s dinner plans and have some mash!
    Happy FF and have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Haha, thank you, Petra!! I may have snuck in a few extra bites this morning. 🙂 Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  3. Rachel says

    November 18, 2016 at 8:57 am

    Hahahahaha I would have been so nervous, I definitely would have spewed, “IT’S STOVETOP, OK?!?!?!” Handled it like a champ, in my opinion. These taters look scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 18, 2016 at 9:16 am

      Lol!! I was SO nervous! And then people started asking me for the recipe…

      Thank you, Rach!! Hope you guys have a great weekend.

      Reply
  4. the happiest pixel says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:49 am

    Yummy!!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 18, 2016 at 10:58 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. This Cake is Desi says

    November 18, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    Your post was so hilarious, I have actually seen my daughter punch herself in the face when making her bad too. I won’t lie but I have secretly lied after making food using packed masala’s (it’s still a secret) :D. Loved this super easy recipe will def try this one out.

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 18, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Lol! I’ll keep your secret! 😉 I’m starting to hear all these people coming forward with similar stories, so I no longer feel alone. 🙂 Thank you – I hope you like it!!

      Reply
      • This Cake is Desi says

        November 18, 2016 at 12:37 pm

        hahah I know it’s really hard to tell the truth once everyone thinks you made it from scratch and it tastes awesome. it requires some serious guts. My kids made fun of me afterwards and they still do haha. I’m sure i will, it seems like a super easy and very tasty recipe.

        Reply
  6. Sadie's Nest says

    November 18, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    You’re a genius! And a liar! Jk. Lol!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 18, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      I am, I am. It’s been 8 years and I still think about it!!!

      Reply
  7. Antonia says

    November 18, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    Such a delicious and lighter version of mashed potatoes. I love slow cooker recipes for Thanksgiving. Anything to make more room on the stove top. Thank you for bringing your delicious garlic mashed potatoes to Fiesta Friday!

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 19, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Thank you so much for stopping by, Antonia! It definitely helps free up some space and saves time in the kitchen.

      Reply
  8. lynne hoareau says

    November 19, 2016 at 8:44 am

    Hahahahaha that is hilarious my friend 🙂 Well, at least no one said, oh my, this just tastes like the ‘xyz’ one you buy in a box ! Now that would have been embarrassing 🙂

    These garlic mashed potatoes sound so dreamy. I have never done anything like this in the slow cooker (and I love my slow cooker) so I am looking forward to making these. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 19, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Lol, so true!!! That would have been even more awkward. Thank you for stopping by, Lynne!! I’ve been using my slow cooker non stop over the past couple of months. I hope you’re having a great weekend!!

      Reply
  9. FrugalHausfrau says

    November 22, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Jasmine, your story just cracked me up! My nephew was recently called out for bringing Costco chicken salad and passing it off as his own! And the potatoes look great, too!

    Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Mollie

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      November 23, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Lol!! Your nephew and I have something in common then. Thank you!! Happy Thanksgiving!! 🙂

      Reply

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