Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes
Can you keep a secret? Cream cheese is the "secret ingredient" in these comforting spuds. Simply mix, mash and let them simmer in the slow cooker. —Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas10 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 2 hours
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 medium), peeled and cubed
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons minced chives
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
- Drain. Mash potatoes with cream cheese, sour cream, butter and
- cream. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Transfer to a greased 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low
- for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 341 calories, 24 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 267 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.