Comfort Food Sides (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered.
02 - 3 cups heavy cream.
03 - 1 cup whole milk.
04 - 8 fresh sage leaves, plus more for serving.
05 - 3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for serving.
06 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed.
07 - 1 parmesan rind (optional).
08 - 6 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature.
09 - Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste.
10 - 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (or more if desired).

# Instructions:

01 - In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the potatoes, parmesan rind (if using), heavy cream, milk, sage, thyme, and garlic. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender. Switch the slow cooker to warm.
02 - Drain the potatoes, reserving all of the cream. Discard the thyme, sage, and parmesan rind (if used). Press the potatoes through a potato ricer, adding them back to the slow cooker. Alternatively, mash with a potato masher.
03 - Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cream and the butter. Continue to add more of the cream until your desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese, cover, and cook another 15 minutes, or until melted and creamy. Keep the potatoes covered on warm for up to 4 hours.
04 - Serve the potatoes topped with additional fresh herbs and butter.
05 - In the bowl of your instant pot, combine the potatoes, parmesan rind (if using), heavy cream, milk, garlic, and sage. Cover and cook on low pressure for 15 minutes. Release the steam and switch the instant pot to warm.
06 - Drain the potatoes, reserving all of the cream. Discard the thyme, sage, and parmesan rind (if used). Press the potatoes through a potato ricer, adding them back to the instant pot. Alternatively, mash with a potato masher.
07 - Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cream and the butter. Continue to add more of the cream until your desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese until melted and creamy. Keep the potatoes covered on warm for up to 4 hours.
08 - Serve the potatoes topped with additional fresh herbs and butter.
09 - In a large Dutch oven, combine the potatoes, parmesan rind (if using), heavy cream, milk, garlic, and sage. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and cook 20-25 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
10 - Drain the potatoes, reserving all of the cream. Discard the thyme, sage, and parmesan rind (if used). Press the potatoes through a potato ricer, adding them back to the warm pot. Alternatively, mash with a potato masher.
11 - Over low heat, add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved cream and the butter. Continue to add more of the cream until your desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese, cooking until melted and creamy.
12 - Serve the potatoes topped with additional fresh herbs and butter.

# Notes:

01 - This mashed potato recipe brings a rich, cheesy twist with Gruyere and a hint of fresh herbs, perfect for any holiday or cozy meal.
02 - The recipe offers versatility with three cooking methods, allowing you to choose your preferred option.
03 - Top with extra herbs and butter for an elegant finish.

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