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    Published: Oct 10, 2023 by Victoria · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Crockpot Parmesan and Herb Mashed Potatoes

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    Crockpot creamy mashed potatoes smothered in butter and herbs. Parmesan cheese is the secret to getting a cheesy but smooth flavor.

    easy crockpot mashed potatoes for thanksgiving dinner

    The holidays are just around the corner and I have been looking forward to one of my favorite holiday side dishes: mashed potatoes. Arguably one of the best parts of any holiday meal (move over turkey!).

    I know this may be a bit of a shock, but I'm just not a turkey person. My husband isn't either and so every year we'd have tons of leftover turkey. Not the mashed potatoes though, there would not be much mashed potatoes leftover after thanksgiving.

    Because mashed potatoes have such a coveted spot on the holiday table, we make sure they are done right. That means plenty of cream, butter, and herbs.

    How to get creamy mashed potatoes

    Everyone has their preferences when it comes to mashed potatoes. Some like them more starchy and fluffy, while others (like me) like them creamy. To get the most creamy mashed potatoes, I cook them in the crockpot and then blend in the blender them to get them perfectly smooth.

    Another benefit of using the crockpot is that you can set up the mashed potatoes earlier in the day and have them cook while you are preparing other side dishes. This helps take the pressure off because holiday meal prep can easily get overwhelming (even when you are prepared). Using the crockpot saves you some oven space as well.

    cheesy mashed potatoes made in the crockpot

    What you will need

    5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes

    1 cup chicken broth or water

    1 tbsp dried sage

    1 tbsp dried thyme

    1 tbsp dried rosemary

    8 cloves garlic

    1 cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded

    ½ cup heavy cream

    salt to taste

    4 tbsp butter melted

    slow cooker mashed potatoes with melted butter

    How to make crockpot parmesan and herb mashed potatoes

    In the crockpot, add the potatoes, garlic, dried herbs, and chicken broth.

    Put the lid on the crockpot and slow cook on high for 4 hours.

    Once the potatoes are cooked, pour the entire contents of the crockpot into a blender and blend until smooth (at least 30 seconds).

    Pour the mashed potatoes back into the crockpot and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.

    Once the parmesan cheese has melted, add salt to taste.

    Serve warm with melted butter on top. You can leave them in the pot on the "keep warm" setting until the rest of the dinner is ready.

    If you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a star rating and a comment below. Share what you made and tag me on Instagram @keepingitholistic! For more scratch-made recipes and natural living tips, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on YouTube and Instagram!

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    Crockpot Parmesan and Herb Mashed Potatoes

    Easy and creamy mashed potatoes made with parmesan and herbs in the crockpot
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: cheesy mashed potatoes, crockpot mashed potatoes, easy mashed potatoes, holiday side dish, thanksgiving side dish recipes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 382kcal
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    Author: Victoria Herbert

    Equipment

    • 1 crockpot
    • 1 Blender

    Ingredients

    • 5 lbs russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 1 cup chicken broth or water
    • 1 tablespoon dried sage
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
    • 8 cloves garlic
    • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • salt to taste
    • 4 tablespoon butter melted

    Instructions

    • In the crockpot, add the potatoes, garlic, dried herbs, and chicken broth.
    • Put the lid on the crockpot and slow cook on high for 4 hours.
    • Once the potatoes are cooked, pour the entire contents of the crockpot into a blender and blend until smooth (at least 30 seconds).
    • Pour the mashed potatoes back into the crockpot and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
    • Once the parmesan cheese has melted, add salt to taste.
    • Serve warm with melted butter on top. You can leave them in the pot on the "keep warm" setting until the rest of the dinner is ready.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 57.9g | Protein: 11.7g | Fat: 11.9g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 1491mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 2.9g | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 4mg
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