Diabetes-Friendly Diabetic Holiday & Event Recipes Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Recipes Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Side Dish Recipes Slow-Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes 3.0 (2) 2 Reviews This simple slow-cooker mashed potatoes recipe skips tedious peeling and boiling and helps save precious stovetop space by letting the slow cooker do the work. It's a great timesaving set-it-and-forget-it side dish recipe to round out any hearty meal. Buttermilk makes the mashed potatoes creamy while garlic and shallots add flavor. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (1/2 inch) ¾ cup finely chopped shallots 3 large cloves garlic, peeled ½ cup water 1 ½ cups buttermilk, at room temperature ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 ¼ teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Combine potatoes, shallots, garlic and water in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cook for 4 hours on High. Turn off the slow cooker; add buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper and mash until combined and almost smooth. Tips Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2017 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 133 Calories 3g Fat 23g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 133 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 1g Protein 3g 7% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 9mg 3% Vitamin A 189IU 4% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Folate 4mcg 1% Sodium 227mg 10% Calcium 32mg 2% Iron 0mg 1% Magnesium 5mg 1% Potassium 685mg 15% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.