Slow Cooker Cheese Potatoes
Dive into ultimate comfort food bliss with Slow Cooker Cheese Potatoes—a rich and creamy side dish that's as easy to make as it is to devour! Perfectly tender russet potatoes are smothered in a luscious blend of cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and heavy cream, all delicately seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and a hint of paprika. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, infusing every bite with cheesy goodness while freeing up your time. Finished with a gooey topping of melted cheddar and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. With minimal prep and big flavor payoff, these cheesy potatoes will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese
- 6 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Peel and dice the russet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Rinse them in cold water and drain well.
Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Add the diced potatoes to the slow cooker.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, and butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the cream mixture.
Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes in the slow cooker and gently stir to coat all the potatoes evenly.
Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese for later.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top, cover again, and let it melt.
Once done, stir gently to combine the melted cheese with the potatoes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.0 g | 324% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.1 g | 740% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 723 mg | 241% | |
| Sodium | 5016 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.2 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.6 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1300 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 6805 mg | 145% | |
*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.
