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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Real Potatoes

These crockpot cheesy potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. Just toss the ingredients in your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The potatoes turn out creamy and delicious every time. You'll never want to make them any other way again.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Holiday Sides
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 251kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds russet potatoes peeled and diced (or frozen diced potatoes)
  • 1 onion diced
  • 10 ¾ ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • Cooking spray or butter for greasing your crockpot
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Instructions

  • Coat your crockpot with cooking spray or brush with melted butter.
  • Place the diced potatoes and onion in your slow cooker, and stir to combine.
  • Whisk together the chicken soup, sour cream, garlic, powder, salt, and pepper in a large bow.
  • Pour over the potatoes and stir to combine.
  • Add 1 ½ cups of the cheese, and stir to combine.
  • Cook over low heat for 4 to 6 hours, or high for 2 to 3, until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese, and cover until the cheese melts.

Notes

Storage

You can store leftovers in a sealed container or covered in foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Reheat leftovers in the microwave, oven, or on the stovetop.

Make Ahead 

To make ahead, just follow the recipe as directed and then store them in the fridge. They will stay good for 3-4 days. For freezing, place them in a freezer-safe container and store for 2-3 months.

No Slow Cooker?

You can make these in the oven! Follow the recipe as directed, but bake them in a 9x13 inch baking dish at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 1mg