Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 3 pounds red potatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons milk, or more, as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

•Lightly coat the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place potatoes, butter, garlic and 1/4 cup water into the slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, or until tender.

•Add sour cream, Parmesan, milk, thyme, oregano, basil and nutmeg. Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, blend potatoes until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed until desired consistency is reached.

•Serve immediately, garnished with chives, if desired.

Makes 8 servings.