Description
Creamy crockpot cheesy potatoes bring comfort to dinner tables across North America. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a rich side dish that warms souls and satisfies hunger without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Products:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) melted butter
Main Ingredients:
- 6 to 8 medium-sized russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Meticulously scrub and cube the russet potatoes into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring even cooking in the crockpot.
- Whisk together the creamy dairy components – sharp cheddar, velvety cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and golden melted butter – creating a luscious base for the potato dish.
- Incorporate finely minced aromatic onions, along with garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper into the cheese mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold the seasoned cheese sauce over the prepared potato cubes, ensuring every piece receives a generous coating of the rich, creamy mixture.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, allowing the potatoes to become fork-tender and absorb the decadent flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, delicately stir the potatoes to redistribute the creamy sauce and prevent sticking.
- Finish the dish with a light dusting of vibrant paprika and a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous aroma before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutrient-rich, colorful twist that adds extra vitamins and a slightly sweeter flavor profile.
- Reduce fat content by using low-fat cheese and Greek yogurt instead of full-fat cream cheese and sour cream, maintaining creamy texture while cutting calories.
- Enhance protein by adding diced ham, cooked bacon bits, or shredded rotisserie chicken directly into the cheese mixture for a more substantial side dish.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by ensuring all cheese and dairy products are certified gluten-free, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg