Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

Introduction

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food—creamy, rich, and packed with cheesy flavor. This easy recipe combines tender russet potatoes with sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a creamy sauce that slowly cooks to perfection in the crockpot. The slow cooker allows the potatoes to become soft and flavorful while the cheese melts into a smooth, irresistible dish. Perfect as a side for family dinners, holiday meals, or potlucks, these cheesy potatoes are simple to prepare and always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients (Servings: 8)

• 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

• 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

• 1 ½ cups sour cream

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (optional, for extra richness)

• Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the slow cooker

Instructions

1. Prepare the slow cooker
   Lightly coat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. This helps prevent the potatoes from sticking and makes cleanup easier later.

2. Cut the potatoes
   Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into ½-inch cubes. Try to keep the pieces roughly the same size so they cook evenly in the slow cooker.

3. Make the creamy sauce
   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

4. Add the cheese
   Stir in 2 cups of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the creamy mixture until evenly distributed.

5. Combine with the potatoes
   Add the cubed potatoes to the bowl and gently fold everything together until the potatoes are fully coated in the cheesy mixture.

6. Transfer to the slow cooker
   Pour the potato mixture into the prepared slow cooker and spread it into an even layer. Dot the top with small pieces of butter for added richness, if desired.

7. Cook the potatoes
   Cover and cook:

   • HIGH for 3–4 hours, or

   • LOW for 6–7 hours

   The potatoes are done when they are tender when pierced with a fork and the edges are hot and bubbly.

8. Add the final cheese topping
   Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover again and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes, just until the cheese melts into a gooey layer.

9. Serve
   Switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting. Gently stir the edges to mix in some of the melted cheese while leaving a cheesy layer on top. Serve directly from the slow cooker for delicious, stretchy cheese pulls.

Conclusion

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes are a creamy, comforting side dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare. With tender potatoes, melted sharp cheddar cheese, and a rich sour cream sauce, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Whether you’re serving them at a holiday gathering, family dinner, or potluck, these cheesy potatoes are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing favorite that everyone will come back for seconds.