Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By hazelljbmh

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)

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from bhg.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, garlic, and bay leaf. Pour broth over potato mixture.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.

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. 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. 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.