Easy Crock Pot Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes — a simple, flavorful side that works for family dinners or holiday gatherings. This version cooks in the slow cooker for hands-off convenience and delivers creamy, garlicky potatoes every time.
Crock Pot Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe
If you follow our Tammilee Tips social posts, you know I often start planning holiday dishes early. I set out to see how many classic Thanksgiving recipes I could adapt for the crock pot — not all at once, of course, but enough to make the holiday less stressful.
This Crock Pot Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes recipe is one of those easy, make-ahead sides. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving but just as welcome on a weeknight. The slow cooker makes the potatoes tender and allows the garlic and herbs to infuse gently for great flavor.
Ingredients
- Red potatoes (about 2 pounds, washed — no need to peel)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
- 1/2 teaspoon basil (dried or fresh)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk (more if needed for desired consistency)
Equipment needed
- Crockpot — a model with a digital timer that switches to warm is helpful for hands-off cooking.
- Hand mixer or potato masher for mashing.
- Serving dish
Tips
- Wash the red potatoes and leave the skins on for texture and nutrients; cut larger potatoes into even pieces so they cook evenly.
- Cook on high for 2–3 hours or on low for 5–6 hours until potatoes are fork-tender.
- After adding butter and dairy, let the butter melt for a couple of minutes before mashing for a smoother texture.
- Adjust milk to reach your preferred creaminess and taste for salt and pepper at the end.
Great Crock Pot Recipes
Try other slow cooker favorites for meal planning: Mulled Wine, Tater Tot Casserole, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Fried Apples, or Chicken and Dumplings. We also share vegetarian slow cooker ideas and side dishes that pair well with holiday mains.
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Crock Pot Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes washed (you don’t need to peel them)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- ½ Cup Sour Cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- ½ Teaspoon Basil dried or fresh
- ¼ Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ Cup Milk
Instructions
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Add the washed potatoes to a lightly greased slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours or on low for 5–6 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
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When the potatoes are tender, add the butter, sour cream, minced garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and milk. Let the butter melt for a couple of minutes.
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Mash the potatoes with a hand mixer or potato masher until smooth or to your preferred texture. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Kitchen Tools
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Slow cooker
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Hand mixer or potato masher
Nutrition
Calories from Fat 81
Recipe originally shared on September 21, 2015. Updated October 2020.