Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe (Print Version)

Rich cheesy potatoes slow-cooked with layers of golden Yukon slices, creamy sauce, and melting cheddar.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 5 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick
02 - 2 cups sharp or medium cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - ½ cup yellow onion, finely diced
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Green onions, chopped
12 - Crispy crumbled bacon
13 - Paprika

# Instructions:

01 - Peel and thinly slice the potatoes into ¼ inch thick slices. Optionally rinse in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat dry.
02 - Optional but recommended: In a skillet, sauté diced onion in a tablespoon of butter or olive oil over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
03 - Lightly grease the crockpot. Layer one-third of the potatoes, one-third of the cheddar cheese, and half of the sautéed onion (if using), and repeat the layers two more times, ending with cheese on top.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and combined.
05 - Evenly pour the cream sauce over the layered potatoes and cheese in the crockpot. Spread gently with a spatula to ensure coverage without disturbing the layers.
06 - Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce is bubbly and creamy.
07 - Once cooked, stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
08 - Garnish with chopped parsley, green onions, crumbled bacon, or paprika as desired. Serve hot and enjoy.

# Notes:

01 - For a vegetarian option, replace cream of chicken soup with cream of celery or cream of potato soup.
02 - Using freshly shredded cheese results in smoother melting and better flavor.

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