Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes

  Side Dishes

Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker.

Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 2 hours
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 15 medium), peeled and cubed
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Place potatoes and water to cover in a 6-qt. stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pot. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese and butter. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • 2. Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, to allow flavors to blend, 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 341 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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