Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Description
In this recipe, peeled and chopped potatoes are layered in a slow cooker with grated cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and cooked chopped bacon. The layering is repeated for even distribution of seasoning and flavor. Lining the Crockpot with sprayed aluminum foil facilitates cleanup and prevents sticking.
The potatoes cook slowly on low or high heat until they reach a tender consistency, absorbing the ranch seasoning and melding with melted cheese and smoky bacon. Finishing with additional cheese melted on top adds an appealing creamy layer. The textured contrast from the tender potatoes and crispy bacon enhances the eating experience.
This dish is a satisfying side for casual dinners or potlucks, pairing well with meats or vegetable mains. It's rich, flavorful, and requires minimal active cooking time due to slow cooker use.
Uniform potato size helps ensure even cooking. Frozen potatoes can be used without thawing for convenience. The recipe yields a dish with 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds potatoes chopped, 1.13 kg
- 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese divided, grated, 587 g
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 8 lices Bacon chopped, cooked
Instructions
- Line the Crockpot with aluminum foil, making sure you have enough on the sides to cover the potatoes. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
- Put half of the potatoes into the Crockpot, then a half cup of cheese, half the ranch seasoning, and half of the bacon.
- Repeat the steps with the remaining potatoes, a half cup of the cheese, the rest of the seasoning and bacon.
- Cover with foil and place the lid on the Crockpot.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender enough to your liking.
- Open the Crockpot, remove the top layer of foil, and add the remaining half cup of cheese, allowing it to melt before serving.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Using frozen potatoes is possible without thawing, allowing convenient meal prep.
- Line the Crockpot with foil sprayed with oil to prevent sticking and simplify cleanup.
- This recipe contains 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 272mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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