Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds baking potatoes (such as russet or Yukon gold), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 14 ounce can seasoned chicken broth with roasted garlic
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Bay leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, garlic, and bay leaf. Pour broth over potato mixture.
  2. 2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.
  3. 3. Drain potatoes in a colander over a bowl to catch the cooking liquid. Remove and discard bay leaf. Return potatoes to slow cooker. Mash potatoes with a potato masher.
  4. 4. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until steaming and butter almost melts. Add milk mixture, salt, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to mashed potatoes to reach desired consistency.*
  5. 5. To serve, transfer potatoes to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. If desired, garnish with bay leaves. Makes 12 side-dish servings.
  6. From the Test Kitchen
  7. Return mashed potato mixture to slow cooker; keep warm on low or warm setting for up to 2 hours. If mixture thickens, stir in more of the reserved cooking juices to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

637 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.3g 21% DV
Total Fat 37g 47% DV
Carbs 82g 30% DV
Fiber 20.2g 72% DV
Sugar 12.7g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10014.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 692.5mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 77mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 211.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 27.2mg 30% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 644mg 50% DV
Iron 26.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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