I love easy side dishes, like these Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes. They are great for holidays and get-togethers since they are a comfort food you can just set and forget. Crock pot recipes like this one are a lifesaver on busy weeknights or when I'm prepping for a big family meal.
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Potato Side Dishes
Potato side dishes are popular because they're incredibly versatile, and pair well with weeknight dinners or a holiday feast. Mashed, roasted, or fried potatoes are a wonderful comfort food that are also budget friendly. Here are some of our favorite potato sides:
- Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
- Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
- Potato Skins Recipe
- Parmesan Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe
Why You'll Love Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
- Saves time: You can have a warm and yummy side dish cooking while you handle other things. This is the perfect side when you're short on time.
- Crowd-pleaser: I've taken this to potlucks, and the crockpot always comes home empty. Kids and adults love it!
- Simple ingredients: You probably have most of the ingredients you need already.
- Easy to make: You just mix everything together and turn the crockpot on.
Ingredients For Cheesy Slow Cooker Potatoes
- Frozen Diced Potatoes: Using frozen potatoes is a big time-saver since you don't have to peel or chop anything.
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Adds a creamy texture and savory flavor to the cheese sauce.
- Sour Cream: Gives the potatoes a tangy taste.
- Seasonings: Spices like garlic powder, minced onion, salt, and pepper.
- Cheddar Cheese: Shredding your own from a block of cheese results in better melting and taste.
Kitchen Tools For Easy Crockpot Potatoes
To make these simple cheesy potatoes, you'll need a few tools that make the process smoother.
A slow cooker does all the work in this recipe. You'll also need some measuring cups and spoons, and a silicone spoon for mixing everything. If you buy a block of cheese, a cheese shredder will come in handy.
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How To Make Cheesy Potatoes in a Crockpot
1. Get cheese ready: If you are shredding your own, do that now. If you are using pre-shredded cheese, you can skip this step.
2. Mix it all together: Put the frozen potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, all those seasonings, and the rest of your shredded cheese in the slow cooker. Stir with a silicone spatula to mix well and coat the potatoes.
3. Let it cook: Put the lid on, turn the crockpot to high, and let it cook for about two and a half to three hours.
4. Add more cheese: Once the potatoes are cooked, sprinkle a cup of cheese over the top. Put the lid back on for five more minutes so the cheese gets melty and gooey.
Tips For Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Tip 1: For the creamiest potatoes, use full-fat sour cream and shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can make the sauce a little grainy.
Tip 2: You can cook this on the low setting for 4-5 hours if that works better for your schedule. I actually prefer cooking it on low as it seems to make the potatoes even more tender.
Tip 3: Feel free to add other ingredients. I've sometimes thrown in some crumbled bacon or diced ham to make it a more hearty dish.
Tip 4: I like to peek in and give it a stir about halfway through the cooking time. This just helps prevent anything from sticking to the bottom and makes sure it all cooks evenly.
FAQs For Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They reheat really well in the microwave or in the oven.
Yes, you can use fresh potatoes. You'll need about 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and diced. You may need to add about 30-60 minutes to the cooking time to make sure the potatoes are cooked through.
Yes, you can assemble everything in the crockpot insert the night before, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator. The next day, just place it in the slow cooker base and turn it on. You might need to add a little extra cooking time since it's starting cold.
Slow Cooker Sides
If you're planning a holiday meal or just trying to round out a cozy weeknight dinner, slow cooker vegetable sides are a game-changer. Try classic slow cooker carrots for a sweet, buttery side that even picky eaters will go for. If you're craving something creamy, these slow cooker cheesy vegetables and cheesy green bean casserole give comfort-food vibes.
If you want something a little more unique, crockpot rosemary acorn squash has a savory, slightly nutty flavor that is perfect for fall.
📖 Recipe
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Ingredients
- 32 oz bag frozen diced potatoes
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon minced onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Shred the block of cheddar cheese. Set aside 1 cup of the shredded cheese in the refrigerator.
- In the insert of a slow cooker, combine the frozen diced potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, minced onion, salt, pepper, and the remaining shredded cheese. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, or on low for 4 to 5 hours. Stir once halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
- Check for doneness by piercing a potato with a fork; it should be tender.
- Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top of the potatoes. Cover and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For the creamiest potatoes, go with full-fat sour cream and shred your own cheese if you can. The bagged stuff is super convenient, but it has anti-caking stuff that can make the sauce a bit grainy.
- You can cook this on low for 4-5 hours if that fits your day better.
- Want to bulk it up a bit? Toss in some crumbled bacon or diced ham! I've done both, and it turns this into more of a full-on meal.
- I like to give it a quick stir halfway through. It helps keep things from sticking and just makes sure everything's cooking nice and even.
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