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Garlic-Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 4 hr 20 min
  • Servings 12
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Add garlic flavor to cheesy smashed potatoes that are made in slow cooker – perfect for a side dish.
Updated Nov 24, 2010
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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

  • 1
    Place potatoes in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in garlic, butter, salt, pepper and water.
  • 2
    Cover and cook on high heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until potatoes are tender.
  • 3
    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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    You've read it right-these potatoes are smashed, not mashed-which means that there should be some lumps left. Both the lumps and potato skins add robust texture, which you don't get with regular mashed potatoes. If you don't have a potato masher on hand, using a large fork will do the trick.
  • tip 2
    If you want to trim a few calories during the holidays, use fat-free half-and-half in this recipe instead of regular half-and-half. No one will guess because the potatoes will still be rich and tasty.

Nutrition

165 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 5g Protein, 21g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
165
Calories from Fat
65
Total Fat
7g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
20mg
Sodium
250mg
Total Carbohydrate
21g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
5g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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