Description
Crowd-pleasing Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes bring comfort straight from Southern kitchens to dinner tables nationwide. Creamy, golden layers of potatoes blend perfectly with melted cheese, creating a hearty side dish that welcomes hungry guests with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 20 ounces (567 grams) shredded potatoes (frozen and pre-packaged)
- 2 cups cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
- 1.5 cups onion (diced)
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
Canned Ingredient:
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by thoroughly coating the interior with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine shredded potatoes with melted butter, finely chopped onions, majority of the cheese, tangy sour cream, creamy mushroom soup, and aromatic garlic salt. Blend ingredients until uniformly distributed.
- Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared crockpot, ensuring an even surface for consistent cooking.
- Securely place the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low. Allow the potatoes to slowly simmer and tenderize for approximately 4-5 hours, periodically checking for desired softness.
- When the cooking cycle approaches completion, approximately 30 minutes prior to serving, generously scatter the remaining cheese across the potato surface.
- Let the cheese melt completely, creating a golden, bubbling top layer that adds richness and visual appeal.
- Once the cheese has melted and potatoes are fork-tender, remove from the crockpot and serve immediately while piping hot, allowing guests to enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness.
Notes
- Enhance the texture by using freshly shredded potatoes instead of frozen hash browns for a more authentic, crispy-edged dish.
- Customize the flavor profile by experimenting with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or a blend of monterey jack and parmesan.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat ingredients with low-fat sour cream, reduced-fat cheese, and a lighter cream soup alternative.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg