Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Slow Cooker
With the richness of Greek yogurt and sharp cheddar cheese, this cheesy mashed potatoes slow cooker recipe is an easy and delicious side dish!

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes – Slow Cooker
Do you cook most of the holiday meals in your home? At this point, we are still blessed to have a lot of our grandparents living, so we contribute side dishes and desserts like this cheesy mashed potatoes slow cooker recipe every year for Easter.
I have had this recipe in my “stash” for many years, and it will not surprise you that my secret ingredient is Greek yogurt.
The Greek yogurt adds a delicious creaminess to the final product, and of course, who can go wrong with any recipe that involves bricks of sharp cheddar cheese?
I don’t make this recipe often, but every year I end up making it for Easter dinner at one of the 5 family gatherings over the course of the weekend. It’s the perfect stress-free side dish thanks to the slow cooker, and it tastes amazing with sweet glazed ham.
A tip when you are making this recipe – if you don’t like the “bits” that come with the potato skins you can peel the potatoes first for a creamier dish.
Bon appetit!
For another side dish favorite be sure to check out this roasted garlic potatoes recipe or any of the dishes below.
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Slow Cooker
- Balsamic Quinoa Caprese Salad
- Sheet Pan Honey Roasted Carrots
- Cheddar Mac N Cheese Bake
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Crispy Roasted Garlic Potatoes With Rosemary
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes – Slow Cooker
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For another side dish favorite be sure to check out this roasted garlic potatoes recipe or any of the dishes below.
- Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Slow Cooker
- Balsamic Quinoa Caprese Salad
- Sheet Pan Honey Roasted Carrots
- Cheddar Mac N Cheese Bake
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Crispy Roasted Garlic Potatoes With Rosemary

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes – Slow Cooker
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 5 lbs Russet potatoes
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 stick butter
- 2 ½ c water
- 1 ½ c sharp white cheddar shredded
- 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 8 oz plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Chives for garnish
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes (or leave the skins on if you like)
- Place in a 6 qt slow cooker and add the water, garlic, diced onion, and bouillon cubes. Cook on Low for 6 hours.
- After done cooking, use a mixer and blend potatoes with salt, pepper, butter, cheese, greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth.
- Garnish with chives as desired
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