GARLIC-PARMESAN SMASHED POTATOES

Garlic-Parmesan Smashed Potatoes image

Add garlic flavor to cheesy smashed potatoes that are made in slow cooker - perfect for a side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 medium unpeeled russet potatoes, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces (8 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
1/2 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Place potatoes in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in garlic, butter, salt, pepper and water.
Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Do not drain potatoes. Mash potatoes slightly with potato masher. Add half-and-half and cheese; continue mashing until desired consistency and some lumps remain. Stir in basil just before serving. Potatoes will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg