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We are taking crockpot cooking to a whole new level today.

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Say hello to your new favorite way to make everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish. Yes, the crockpot!! You guys, in all honesty, if there was ever a crockpot recipe to know how to make, it has got to be these mashed potatoes. If you think about it, it’s kind of brilliant. Let me put it this way, not only does it free up space on the stove, but it there’s NO BOILING the potatoes and so much less clean up, AND the crockpot will keep your mashers warm until ready to eat, meaning no reheating necessary. YESSS.

It’s like our Thanksgiving prayers of have been answered. Slightly dramatic, but kind of true, seeing that everyone has mashed potatoes on their Thanksgiving table…I mean, they are everyone’s favorite turkey day side, right?!

Every year on Turkey Day, Mom and I bake pies in the morning and then my family will typically go to cut down our Christmas tree, while I cook away in the kitchen. Some years I’ll hike up the hill with them, but in recent years I have had so many dishes that I MUST make (I mean there are so many great dishes I want to get on the table!) that I end up staying back in the kitchen. This is totally fine by me because I blast Christmas music and have a “no pressure” cooking day. I know for a lot of you Thanksgiving day is stressful, but for me, it’s one of my favorite days to cook because for once I am not cooking to test a recipe and then photograph it, so the pressure is off. I cook recipes I know my family is going to love and it’s great!

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The one problem I run into every single year is stove top and oven space. I’m sure all of you who do a lot of cooking know exactly what I am talking about.

Well this crockpot three cheese mashed potatoes recipe solves A LOT of problems, and is now the only way I will make mashers. <–truth.

Not only does this method save space on the stove, but it also creates way less mess. You can start the potatoes in the morning and then literally not think about them again until just before dinner. And even then, all you have to do is mash them, add cheese, butter and DONE.

It’s really just a magical thing, which I’m clearly pretty excited about it, plus, did I mention the cheeses!?!

I know, I know, as if mashed potatoes weren’t already amazing, I had to go and add not one, but THREE cheeses. Clearly my Thanksgiving motto is go big or go home. ?

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So, what cheeses did I choose?

Umm, cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyere. I mean, obviously. Some of my favorite cheeses right there, they’re what take these mashed potatoes from ordinary to all kinds of incredible.

OK, and the browned butter helps too.

I was talking with my brother Malachi the other day and I asked him the question, cheese or no cheese in your mashed potatoes? His response was one that made me just so proud. He said, “I mean, is that even a legit question, always cheese”. So then I asked cheddar, Parmesan or Gruyere? Again, his response was so on point, “all three, cheese is great, the more cheese the better”.

Smart kid right? He is 100% a Gerard and I could not agree with his statements more, so all three cheeses it is!

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When making mashed potatoes, I like to use whole milk. Actually, I use whole goat milk. I of course prefer goat milk seeing as we have gallons and gallons on hand at all times, now that we are milking all three mama goats, plus I really do love it!

In all seriousness though, these mashed potatoes are life changing in both the way that they are cooked, and in the way that they taste. I am SO excited to make them again for Thanksgiving and am crossing my fingers that these are going to be on all of your Thanksgiving menus too! Or maybe even sooner for an easy weeknight dinner side dish…hint, hint…great recipe to serve them with coming Wednesday! Until then, here are my current favorite blog recipes to serve these mashed potatoes with, pot roast, short ribs and Coq au Vin.

Or maybe we just grab bowl and call it dinner?

Crockpot Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Crockpot Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories Per Serving: 515 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Instructions

  • Add the potatoes, garlic, chicken broth, salt and pepper to the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours hours or on low for 6-8 hours. When the potatoes are fork tender, add 1 1/2 cups milks and mash them using a potato masher or a hand held mixer until completely creamy, adding the remaining 1/2 cup milk if needed to thin. Stir in the cheese, cover and cook another 15 minutes or until melted and creamy.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet melt the butter over medium heat until just browned, whisking the browned bits off of the bottom of the pan. Stir in the sage and let cook 30 seconds. Pour the browned butter into the warm mashed potatoes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. SERVE!
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Crockpot Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Ahh, I for sure would be ok with that kind of Monday night dinner! Gimme please!

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  1. 4 stars
    I love your recipes, but you really need to correct this one. Your instructions say to add 1 1/2 cups milk AFTER potatoes are fork tender. In video and comments you say BEFORE. Then, on question of reheating, you say to add MORE cream. There isn’t any cream in the recipe ingredient list. I’m about to serve this and have no idea what the outcome will be.

    1. Hi Kristen,
      The peeling of the potatoes is optional for this recipe:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT

  2. Could you do some cauliflower mixed in with the potatoes? I don’t think it would make it healthier with all the cheese but always a fun thought to add another vegetable. Can’t wait to try this! Love all your recipes! They are fantastic!

    1. Hey Amanda,
      Sure, I don’t see why not! Let me know how this recipe turns out for you, I hope it’s delish! xx

    1. Hey Abbie,
      Yes, that would be just fine for you to do! Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT

    1. Hi Mary,
      Yes, just add some additional cream for reheating. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Happy Thanksgiving! xx

    1. Hey Betsy,
      I would use at least a 6 quart slow cooker for this recipe! I hope it turns out well for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xx

  3. Hello! I know this recipe says that you can slow cook for either 4-5 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low, but I am wondering if you have a preference? to recommend based on flavor alone? Both are convenient for me so I’m wondering which one to do based on the better outcome.

  4. So, in the video, you add the milk before you cook the potatoes. In the recipe, you add the milk after the potatoes have cooked. Just wondering which one is best?

    1. Hey Sarah,
      You can add the milk with the broth and then more after mashing if needed. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan

        1. Hey there,
          Yes, that will work well for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx

    1. Hey there,
      Yes, a dutch oven will also work well for you. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan