UNBELIEVABLY EASY CROCK POT GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Unbelievably Easy Crock Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/8 pound garlic (about 10 cloves, separated from the bulb and peeled)
2 pounds red potatoes (scrubbed clean and cut into 2-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons butter + more for serving as desired
1/2 teaspoon salt + additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
1/4 cup half-and-half plus more as desired
Equipment
Two-quart or larger Crock Pot

Steps:

Place garlic in the Crock Pot, then add potatoes. Top with butter, sprinkle on the salt, and add the water or vegetable broth.
Cook on high 3 - 4 hours or low 8 hours. Potatoes and garlic should be very tender.
Using a potato masher, mash potatoes a bit and then pour in 1/4 cup half-and-half. Continue mashing, adding additional half-and-half until potatoes are desired consistency. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
Serve topped with additional butter if desired.