Potluck Potatoes Slow Cooker
Transform your next gathering with these irresistibly creamy and cheesy Potluck Potatoes made effortlessly in a slow cooker! Featuring tender russet potatoes coated in a rich blend of melted cream cheese, sour cream, and butter, this dish is elevated with bold flavors of garlic, cheddar cheese, and optional bacon bits for a savory twist. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this comforting side dish takes just 20 minutes of prep time before your slow cooker does the heavy lifting, leaving you free to focus on other dishes—or just relax. Whether it’s for a family dinner, holiday celebration, or potluck party, these slow cooker potatoes are sure to steal the show. Garnish with fresh green onions for a burst of color and extra flavor, and serve warm straight from the slow cooker for an irresistible crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Bacon bits (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Peel and dice the russet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse the potato cubes in cold water to remove excess starch and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Grease the inside of your slow cooker with a non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.
Add the diced potatoes to the slow cooker.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the cream cheese, sour cream, and butter together in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth and combined.
Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the melted mixture. Mix well.
Pour the cheese mixture over the potatoes in the slow cooker and toss to coat the potatoes evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and coating.
Once the potatoes are tender and fully cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
If desired, garnish with chopped green onions and bacon bits before serving.
Serve warm directly from the slow cooker and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 280.6 g | 360% | |
| Saturated Fat | 159.0 g | 795% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 740 mg | 247% | |
| Sodium | 7216 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.0 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 134.4 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1687 mg | 130% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 7344 mg | 156% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
