Here’s a comforting, cheesy recipe for Loaded Crock Pot Potatoes—perfect for an easy weeknight meal or party side 🥔🧀:
🥔 Loaded Crock Potatoes
🔹 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 6–8 medium potatoes (russet or red), scrubbed and cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup milk (optional, for creamier texture)
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Instructions
1. Prep the crock pot
- Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray
2. Add potatoes & seasonings
- Place cubed potatoes in the crock pot
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper
- Stir to coat evenly
3. Cook
- Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours
- Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork
4. Add toppings
- Stir in half the cheddar cheese and sour cream
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon and remaining cheddar on top
- Cover and cook another 10–15 minutes until cheese melts
5. Serve
- Garnish with green onions
- Serve as a side or hearty main
🔹 Tips
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk when stirring in sour cream
- Can mix in cooked chicken or sausage for a loaded main dish
- Use red potatoes for a slightly firmer texture or russets for fluffier results
I can also give you a 10-minute prep “dump-and-go” version that cooks everything together in the crock pot without pre-cooking anything.
Do you want me to do that?
