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.

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.

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

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.

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