Description
Creamy slow cooker cheesy potatoes deliver comfort on a plate with rich cheddar and tender potato slices. Hearty side dishes like this invite warm gatherings and satisfy hungry crowds with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups diced potatoes (fresh or frozen hash browns)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Dairy and Soup Base:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the interior of the slow cooker thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold diced potatoes and most of the shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy mixture, ensuring every potato piece is evenly coated.
- Gently transfer the potato mixture to the prepared slow cooker, spreading it uniformly to promote consistent cooking.
- Set the slow cooker to low temperature and cook for 4-5 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 2-3 hours until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- During the final 15 minutes of cooking, distribute the remaining cheddar cheese across the potato surface, allowing it to melt completely and create a golden, bubbling top.
- Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for a few minutes to set, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
- Serve immediately while the potatoes are hot and the cheese remains creamy and inviting.
Notes
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing different varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or gruyere for a unique flavor profile.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes or a combination for added nutritional value and a different taste experience.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of chicken soup and unsalted butter, making the dish more heart-friendly.
- Add crispy bacon bits or chopped green onions on top for extra texture and a flavor boost right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 625 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg