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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Side Dish Recipes » Slow Cooker Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Nov 14, 2019 · Modified: Sep 10, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

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    Life changing mashed potatoes from your slow cooker! No-boil and no hassle! These potatoes are simple to make using 5 ingredients and the cheesy flavor makes for a perfect side dish paring with tons of your favorite meals.

    stirring mashed potatoes in slow cooker with spoon

    This is my favorite everyday mashed potato recipe because it's so easy to make and full of cheesy flavor that pairs well with many main dishes.

    What you need to know about Slow Cooker Cheesy Mashed Potatoes:

    • The standard recipe is made to serve 4-6 people as a side dish
    • I used a 3 quart slow cooker but you could also use a larger one as well
    • The potatoes will need to cook for 4 hours on high or 8 on low
    • The recipe is easily doubled or cut in half by adjusting the servings in the recipe card below
    • I used broth for cooking the potatoes to add extra flavor, but in a pinch it would be fine to use water

    how to make slow cooker mashed potatoes step by step

    What are the best potatoes for mashed potatoes?

    For typical fluffy mashed potatoes you'll want to use Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold.

    Tips for making the best mashed potatoes:

    • Use heavy cream instead of milk for the best texture and flavor
    • Hand mashing gives the best consistency for "everyday" and mashed potatoes
    • It's best to plan for about ½ pound uncooked potatoes per person to make mashed potatoes
    • The smaller you cut the potatoes the faster they will cook in the slow cooker
    • To drain the potatoes, you can use the lid or drain into a colander, but be careful of the extremely hot liquid

    cheesy mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

    How to make these mashed potatoes a meal:

    • Main dish - Slow Cooker Beef Stew (recipe to be posted Friday! Sign up for emails below to get a notification)
    • Dessert - Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bites

    beef stew served with mashed potatoes

    Equipment needed to make this recipe:

    • 3 quart slow cooker
    • potato masher
    • cheese grater

    I hope you love these mashed potatoes as much as me and my family do! If you try them, please leave me a comment and rating to let me know!!

    stirring mashed potatoes in slow cooker with spoon

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

    Jennifer Draper
    Life changing mashed potatoes from your slow cooker! No-boil and no hassle! These potatoes are simple to make using 5 ingredients and the cheesy flavor makes for a perfect side dish paring with tons of your favorite meals.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 15 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 357 kcal

    Equipment

    • 3 Quart Slow Cooker
    • Potato Masher
    • Cheese Grater

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pounds Idaho or Russet Potatoes
    • 2 cup chicken broth
    • ¼ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Peel (if desired) the potatoes and cut into bite sized chunks
    • Pour enough broth over the potatoes to cover completely
    • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours
    • Once the potatoes are tender carefully drain the water using the slow cooker lid or by pouring into a colander
    • Add the cream, butter, cheese, salt and pepper
    • Mash with potato masher until desired consistency

    Notes

    • Use heavy cream instead of milk for the best texture and flavor
    • Hand mashing gives the best consistency for "everyday" and mashed potatoes
    • It's best to plan for about ½ pound uncooked potatoes per person to make mashed potatoes
    • The smaller you cut the potatoes the faster they will cook in the slow cooker
    • You can double the recipe or halve the recipe by adjusting the number of servings in the recipe card

    Nutrition

    Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 1072mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 536IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. anonymous says

      May 20, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      What broth did you use and does the black pepper make it spicy ?

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      • Jennifer says

        May 27, 2021 at 9:01 am

        I like the Kirkland chicken broth from Costco, but any brand is fine. The pepper doesn't make it spicy, but you can also reduce or omit if sensitive to it.

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    2. Tracy says

      August 26, 2020 at 11:55 am

      Looking forward to making the cheesy potato recipe, thank you for the great recipes I can’t wait to make em

      Reply
    3. Reenie says

      October 10, 2019 at 4:48 pm

      Now that the weather has become almost cold here, I'll be making your cheesy mashed potatoes and the yummy looking beef stew. Keep up the great work, Jennifer!!

      Reply

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