Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes: 4 Secrets to Creamy Bliss
This Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes recipe is a simple, hands-off way to create a creamy, cheesy potato side dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, it uses pantry staples and your slow cooker for a comforting and delicious result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours on HIGH or 6-7 hours on LOW
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes - 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1½ cups (150 g) freshly grated sharp cheddar
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Monterey Jack
- 1 can (12 fl oz / 354 ml) evaporated milk
- 3 Tbsp (42 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 2 Tbsp chopped chives, crisp bacon bits for topping
Instructions
- Lightly grease the bowl of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the cubed potatoes.
- Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, melted butter, and half of each cheese.
- Pour the evaporated milk down the side of the slow cooker.
- Toss everything thoroughly until every potato cube is coated.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 6 to 7 hours, until potatoes are tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Switch the slow cooker to warm. Gently fold in the sour cream.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack over the top.
- Cover for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve hot, garnished with chives or bacon if desired.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Notes
- Russet potatoes are recommended for their high starch content, which helps create a creamy sauce.
- You can substitute other cheeses like Colby Jack, smoked gouda, or pepper Jack.
- Do not substitute evaporated milk with sweetened condensed milk.
- If the sauce appears thin towards the end, let it sit on warm for 10 minutes to thicken.
- To prevent curdling, stir in the sour cream at the very end.
- For a make-ahead option, prep ingredients the night before and assemble in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
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