Loaded Slow Cooker Potatoes
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Loaded Slow Cooker Potatoes
Description
Loaded Slow Cooker Potatoes bring together quartered potatoes layered with sharp cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, and aromatic minced garlic. Smoked paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and a touch of cayenne add complexity and warmth to the flavors. The ingredients are layered and cooked slowly for 2 to 3 hours until the potatoes yield to a tender bite, while the cheese melts thoroughly throughout.
This potatoes dish features a rich taste with a balance of creamy, smoky, and mildly spiced notes. The slow cooker method ensures the flavors meld deeply without drying the potatoes, making the dish approachable and hands-off. The addition of sour cream at serving adds tang and extra creaminess, complemented by the fresh snap of green onions on top.
Serve this side at lunch or dinner alongside meats or salad, or use it as a hearty base for a simple meal. The leftovers reheat well, keeping the potatoes soft and flavorful. This recipe suits cooks wanting a make-ahead potato side with well-developed, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes halved or quartered, little
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Line a 6-quart slow cooker with foil and spray with no-stick cooking spray.
- Add half all the following ingredients: potatoes, cheese, garlic, cooked bacon, green onions, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning and cayenne pepper.
- Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Fold in the sides of the aluminum foil around potatoes.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low until potatoes are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
- Serve sour cream and topped with green onions.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 789IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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