Made completely in the crockpot and packed with a triple whammy of cheese, these three cheese mashed potatoes are perfectly creamy and the easiest side dish!

If you’re in the market for a mashed potatoes recipe that will literally change your life you’re gonna want to listen in on this one today!

We’ve got three cheeses plus the slow cooker taking care of business today and holy moly, do they do their job well.

Mashed potatoes made in the slow cooker is kinda a life hack when it comes to hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner because it frees up stovetop space and you can literally set it and forget about it for hours!

They cook up seriously the MOST creamy and the perfect amount of richness from the three cheeses.

These Mashed Potatoes feature…

Buttery and creamy Yukon gold potatoes
Three kinds of cheeses including cream cheese, Parmesan, and cheddar
Made entirely in the slow cooker with minimal ingredients

Making the Mashed Potatoes

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

Yukon gold potatoes
Chicken broth
Garlic
Cream cheese
Parmesan cheese
Cheddar cheese
Unsalted butter
2% or skim milk

Choosing Your Potatoes

We recommend using a mild, creamy potato for these mashed potatoes such as Yukon golds, baby golds, or yellow potatoes.

We like to peel the potatoes so they mash up super creamy, but you can also leave the skins on for some added texture and nutrients.

Tips for Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Cube potatoes – we recommend uniform 1-inch cubes for even cooking.
Cook potatoes in chicken broth – this adds a little extra flavor and helps the potatoes cook up fluffy.
Cook garlic whole – no need to peel or mince the garlic yet – we like to cook it whole with the potatoes and then mash it into a paste later.
Let potatoes cook until tender – a fork should be able to easily slide in and out of a potato cube when they’re done.
Drain chicken broth from potatoes before mashing – carefully drain the chicken broth, then mash the potatoes.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on these potatoes.

Use different cheeses – try shredded gouda, asiago, mozzarella, or Monterey jack.
Omit the garlic – simply skip the garlic if you’re not a fan.
Add fresh herbs – try chives, rosemary, parsley, or thyme.

Stovetop Instructions

This recipe can easily be converted to a stovetop version with a few minor adjustments.

Omit the chicken broth, place the potatoes in a large pot, and cover with water. Simmer potatoes 10-15 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork, drain potatoes, and mash.
Mince the garlic and saute in butter 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Fold garlic butter and remaining ingredients into mashed potatoes until potatoes are creamy.

The creaminess from the buttery Yukon golds paired with the rich triple whammy of cheeses is just the BEST combo in these luxurious mashed potatoes! They compliment pretty much any meal and thensome.

No way around it, these mashed potatoes are going to be an absolute hit wherever you take ’em.

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