Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes

Total Time

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 2 hours

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker. —Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas
Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

Directions

  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, on low 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.