Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes with Real Potatoes are so easy and good. From scratch with real fresh potatoes, no frozen potatoes here. An excellent side dish for any meal.
🥔Ingredients
Potatoes—usually Russets
Green onions
Sour Cream
Cheese—sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper
Cooked bacon—optional
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Featured Comment from Lindsey:
"Tried it. Loved it. Can't wait to make it again!"
This simple crockpot cheesy potatoes recipe features real raw potatoes with only 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper. No need for a can of cream of mushroom or chicken soup.
This recipe is easy to make with step-by-step photo instructions. And has a much better texture due to the real potatoes and not overcooking the dairy products.
Don't use the oven space you need for other holiday dishes like Thanksgiving and Christmas. It pairs perfectly with holiday meals like a Small Ribeye Roast Easter ham or Oven Roasted Turkey Breast.
I based this on our old family recipe Old Fashion Cheesy Potato Casserole.
👨🍳How to Make Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes with Real Potatoes
Simple ingredients.
Peel and cube about 1 pound of potatoes—two large or three medium russet potatoes. Make the cubes about 1-inch size or smaller.
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Coat a large crock pot with PAM cooking spray. You can use a smaller crock pot of down to 3-quart.
Spread evenly and cook on high for about two hours. If you have more than 1 layer, stir 1 hour into cooking. You want an internal temperature of 190° or more for the potatoes.
Mash the potatoes in the crock pot. Leave a little texture.
Clean and slice six green onions.
Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Add the sliced green onion, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon or other things at this point. Mix until combined, then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.
Cook for 30 minutes more on high.
For more details, keep reading. See the Recipe Card below for complete instructions and to print.
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When to use
Cheesy potatoes are the perfect side dish for many comfort food meals like Small Meatloaf for Two, Seared and Baked Pork Chops, Baked Boneless Pork Ribs, or Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches.
Storage
Good refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 3 months.
To reheat, thaw if frozen, then reheat in the microwave or oven.
❓FAQs
Yes, but here are definite taste and texture issues. It is okay with frozen hash browns, but it is fantastic cooking fresh potatoes.
A large crock pot is best, but a 3-quart one will work. The thicker the contents, the longer the cooking time. With the one-inch cubes, it is best to keep them as one layer. If you need more than one layer, stir the potatoes ` one hour into cooking.
If you need to use a smaller crock pot or increase the recipe size, check the cooked potatoes' temperature before mixing. It needs to be 190° or more.
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📖The Recipe Card with Step-by-Step Instructions
Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes from Real Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes - peeled
- 6 green onions
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
- 2-3 strips cooked bacon - optional
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Peel and cube about 1 pound of potatoes—two large or three medium russet potatoes. Make the cubes about 1-inch size or smaller.
- Coat a large crock pot with PAM cooking spray. You can use a smaller crock pot of down to 3-quart.
- Spread evenly and cook on high for about two hours. If you have more than 1 layer, stir 1 hour into cooking. You want an internal temperature of 190° or more for the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes in the crock pot. Leave a little texture.
- Clean and slice six green onions.
- Sprinkle with one teaspoon of coarse salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Add the sliced green onion, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon or other things at this point. Mix until combined, then smooth over the bottom of the crock pot.
- Cook for 30 minutes more on high.
Recipe Notes
Pro Tips
- Using a large crockpot to lower the potatoes' thickness will help more even cooking.
- Use the potatoes you want.
- Cook the potatoes to 190° or more. It may take longer if you need to pile up the potatoes. Also, crock pots can vary, so the potatoes must be fully cooked before mashing. It may take longer than 2 hours.
- If you have more than one layer of potatoes, occasionally stir to help even out the cooking.
- Add 3 strips of cooked chopped-up bacon with the sour cream if you want.
- You can easily use different cheese or add other seasonings.
- Good refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for 3-4 months.
Your Own Private Notes
To adjust the recipe size:
You can adjust the number of servings above; however, only the amount in the ingredient list is adjusted, not the instructions.
Nutrition Estimate (may vary)
Editors Note: Originally Published July 6, 2014. Updated with expanded options, refreshed photos, and a table of contents to help navigation.
Rebecca says
I made this as a breakfast potato dish so I cubed potatoes small. I didn't mash. It cooked faster so I just kept checking it. Awesome! I will also make these for a dinner side dish as the recipe says but adding ranch seasoning mix. THIS IS A KEEPER!
DrDan says
Hi Rebecca,
Welcome to the blog.
This is a somewhat odd recipe but I do like it since it is so simple. Thanks for your take on it.
Dan
Andrea Skrlac says
I can't speak for larger quantities, but doubling the recipe works just great!
DrDan says
Hi Andrea,
Welcome to the blog.
Thanks for the report. I'm sure it will help some.
Dan
Lois says
Hi, it sounds & looks delicious. Will I be able to triple or quadruple the recipe for a large family dinner. I would of course use my large crockpot, ( I have 4).
DrDan says
I have not tried it.
My worry would be the direct contact of the potatoes with the bottom of the crock pot may be necessary plus getting up to temp after the mixing.
So I have my doubts. I would do the reference oven recipe for large groups. https://www.101cookingfortwo.com/chessy-potatoes/
Dan
Jennifer says
I also found your site searching for baked crispy chicken thighs, and I've already bookmarked at least ten recipes. Love your blog!
leslie trumble says
Found your site by searching for crispy baked chicken thighs then saw the top 10 for 2014 and saw these potatoes- outstanding! tastes like the guts of a twice baked potato. pinned it and will be making often. so easy. thank you :)
DrDan says
Thanks for the note. It is a great side dish.
DrDan
Kristi says
I doubled the recipe and cooked it in a crock-pot. That worked fine. I used cotija cheese in place of cheddar, and the result was delicious. Original version is also good.
Eva says
I loved this recipe!!!!! Thanks :)
Chris says
I know this is probably supposed to be a side dish but I think I'd like to just eat a bowl of this by itself! It looks cheesy and delish.
Lindsey says
Do u need to put In any water or anything during step two to actually cook the potatoes?
Thanks
DrDan says
Nope... just a spray of PAM to prevent sticking then the raw potatoes go in. Spread them evenly across the bottom and cook on high for 2 hours. They will cook just fine. I believe in simple...
DrDan
Lindsey says
Tried it. Loved it. Can't wait to make it again!
Kathy M says
This looks great! I cannot wait to try this.
DrDan says
Thanks for the note.
DrDan