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We are taking crockpot cooking to a whole new level today.
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!
Watch the How-To Video Here:
Crockpot Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes from Half Baked Harvest on Vimeo.
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. ?
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!
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.
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.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds russets or yukon gold potatoes peel (if you like) and cube
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper plus more to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sage
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!
Ahh, I for sure would be ok with that kind of Monday night dinner! Gimme please!
Hi! I was wondering if goats milk makes a huge difference and if so, is store bought okay?
Thanks!!
Sarah
HI Sarah! You can certainly use goat milk or regular milk, there isn’t too much a of difference. Use what you prefer! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
Would it be possible to do these in the instant pot?
Hey Leslie! I actually have an instant pot mashed potato recipe in my cookbook, HBH Super Simple. I’d recommend using that recipe as I haven’t tested this recipe for the instant pot. If you want to try this in the instant pot, I would cook the potatoes for 15 minutes, drain, then ad in all remaining ingredients and mash until creamy. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Is there an instant pot version?
HI Traci, I actually have an instant pot mashed potato recipe in my cookbook, HBH Super Simple. I’d recommend using that recipe as I haven’t tested this recipe for the instant pot. If you want to try this in the instant pot, I would cook the potatoes for 15 minutes, drain, then ad in all remaining ingredients and mash until creamy. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This recipe looks amazing! Can you make it in the Instapot rather than a crockpot? If so, how would I adjust this? Thank you!
Hi Kathryn!! I actually have an instant pot mashed potato recipe in my cookbook, HBH Super Simple. I’d recommend using that recipe as I haven’t tested this recipe for the instant pot. If you want to try this in the instant pot, I would cook the potatoes for 10 minutes, drain, then ad in all remaining ingredients and mash until creamy. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Hi I was wondering how I would reheat the potato’s? I would make it 2 days before we would eat it. We have to travel. Also my family loves everything I have made from your new cookbook! ?
Hey Amy! These are great to make ahead. Just make the potatoes, then chill for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, set the slow cooker to LOW for 2-3 hours, stirring every hour until warmed throughout. That works so well. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe and I am SO GLAD to hear you are loving the new cookbook too! Thank you! xTieghan
Hi! Do you have any advice about making this ahead of time (like 1-2 days)? How would you go about rehearing? Thanks so much!!!!
Hey Maddy! These are great to make ahead. Just make the potatoes, then chill. When ready to serve, set the slow cooker to LOW for 2-3 hours, stirring every hour until warmed throughout. That works so well. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
What cheese would you recommend instead of Gruyere?
Hey Brittany! Try a sharp white cheddar, parmesan, or just a cheese you love. It really all works! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Looks amazing!!!! Can you make it in an insta pot??
Hey Rebecca! I have not tested this recipe in the instant pot, BUT I do have an instant pot recipe for mashed potatoes in my cookbook, HBH super simple. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
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How many does this serve? Just wondering! It looks delicious.
Hi Lauren! You can adjust the amount you make by how many people you are serving. Just add the number and the recipes should change. It is located above the ingredients! xTieghan
looks delicious. where did you get the serving piece that you have them in when they are done?
Hi Lisa! That is a vintage store find. I am sorry, I do not have a link. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This looks so delicious and I’m planning on making this for a a work Thanksgiving potluck. A couple questions….
1. Could this be doubled in the crock pot?
2. Is the Tbsp of sage, dried sage?
3. Can the browned butter be made ahead of time? (We only have a microwave at work)
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us!!
Hi Erin!
If you have a large crockpot, yes, but honestly I would recommend using 2 crockpots for even cooking and best results.
I like to use fresh sage.
Yes, you can make the butter ahead and then microwave it at work. That is great!!
Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Made these as the recipe stated and used a hand masher. Only cooked for 4 hours as I was short on time and they were perfect! Will definitely be using this recipe in the future for the holidays!
I am so glad you loved this Samantha! xTieghan
Hi! How would I do this in an instant pot?!
Hi Meghan! I am sorry, this recipe is specific to the crockpot and I have not tested it in the instant pot, so I don’t feel comfortable giving instant pot directions. So sorry I could not have been of more help. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan ??
I’m planning on making these tomorrow and bringing them with me to my family’s thanksgiving. Should I cook for 5 hours then transport to where I’m going. Mash them there and complete the receipe?
HI! You can mash them and then just rewarm. Sorry I missed your comment before Thanksgiving. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you loved this recipe. Thanks so much!! xTieghan
This is one of my favorite recipes! I haven’t made it in a while though and I can’t recall if I cooked on low or high. Which do you think yields better results?
I prefer cooking on low. Please let me know if you have any other questions. So glad you love this recipe. Thanks so much and happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan