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These Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are the perfect cheesy side dish for your next family meal or holiday gathering. So simple and easy to make, this no-fail recipe is absolutely delicious. Everyone will go crazy for it – guaranteed!
Cheesy Crockpot Potatoes
If this reminds you of my cheesy funeral potatoes recipe, then you would be correct! These Crockpot cheesy potatoes are nearly identical – with a few simple modifications.
The most obvious difference is the use of a slow cooker instead of an oven – simply dump, mix, and let the crockpot do all the work. It’s the perfect recipe for holidays like Christmas and Easter when oven space is limited. You’ll also notice that I’ve added a little cream cheese to the recipe for extra creaminess and skipped the crispy cornflake topping. Don’t worry, if the crispy, buttery topping is your favorite part, I’ve included instructions on how to add it to this crockpot version later in the post.
This recipe serves approximately 6-8 people as a side dish. However, it is so popular and goes so fast that I highly recommend doubling the recipe if you plan to serve it for a larger group or family gathering. In both cases, a 6-quart crock pot will work perfectly.
Ingredients
- Potatoes: This recipe uses frozen diced potatoes, but frozen hash brown potatoes or even tater tots will also work.
- Cheese: I highly recommend freshly shredded cheese from a block rather than purchasing pre-shredded cheese in a bag. This recipe calls for a combination of sharp cheddar cheese and Monterrey Jack, but any combo is delicious!
- Creamy Soup: A can of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup is added to create a creamy, rich base and texture. Cream of celery soup is another fantastic alternative.
- Sour Cream: An absolute must, in my opinion, for its tanginess, which helps balance the richness of the cheese and cream of chicken soup.
- Fresh Onion: Another must-have ingredient for its unmatched flavor. Feel free to sauté the onion in a small skillet beforehand to soften and enhance the flavor.
- Cream Cheese: I love adding cream cheese for its rich flavor and smooth creaminess. For best results, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Seasonings: Salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Find the printable recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
1. Prep: Break apart the frozen diced potatoes and allow them sufficient time to thaw before cooking. In the meantime, spray the inside of a large 6-quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray and allow the cream cheese to reach room temperature.
2. Combine the Ingredients: Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the crock pot until smooth, then add the diced onion and thawed potatoes, mixing just until combined.
3. Add the Shredded Cheeses: Fold the shredded cheeses into the potato mixture. Optional – Set aside half of the cheese and sprinkle over the top of the potatoes in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
5. Serve: Best served warm.
- Tip: If you plan to serve this side dish recipe at a potluck, BBQ, or family gathering, set your crockpot to “warm” after the potatoes have finished cooking. This will keep them warm as guests graze.
How to Add a Crispy Topping
You can add a crispy topping similar to this Funeral Potatoes Recipe!
- Combine 1-2 cups of crushed Cornflakes, Ritz crackers, potato chips, or Panko breadcrumbs with four tablespoons of melted butter.
- Spread evenly over a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Toast in a preheated 325-degree F oven for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle over the potatoes just before serving.
Can You Freeze Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes
Yes. Remember that the potatoes’ texture may change after freezing and thawing, and the creamy cheese sauce may separate.
To freeze, allow the potatoes to cool to room temperature before transferring to airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Place in the freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw the frozen potatoes in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in the microwave or oven.
More Comforting Potato Recipes
- Classic Scalloped Potatoes
- Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
- Easy Creamy Potato Salad
- Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)
- The Best Mashed Potatoes
- Garlic Butter Boiled Potatoes
- Hash Brown Casserole
If you try making this Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- ½ sweet onion, diced
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen diced potatoes, thawed
- 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese, freshly shredded
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a large 6-quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Break up the frozen diced potatoes and allow them to thaw before cooking.
- For best results, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the crock pot until smooth before mixing with the diced onion and thawed potatoes.
- Fold the shredded cheese into the potato mixture. Optional – Set aside half of the cheese and sprinkle over the top of the potatoes in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Serve warm and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
Notes
- Cream of chicken soup alternatives: Cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup. You can also make this recipe with homemade cream of chicken soup.
- Potato alternatives: You can also make this recipe with frozen, thawed hash browns or fresh potatoes. To use fresh (rather than frozen) potatoes, use red potatoes, Yukon gold, or Idaho potatoes. The cooking time may take longer for raw potatoes.
- Leftovers: Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Doubling the recipe: If you double the recipe it will still fit in a 6-quart crock pot. You may need to add additional cooking time (about an hour or so), however, to get everything hot and bubbly.
- Optional: You can add a crispy topping similar to my Funeral Potatoes Recipe! Combine 1-2 cups of crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers with four tablespoons of melted butter. Spread out over a lined baking sheet and toast in a preheated 325-degree oven for approximately 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle over the potatoes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
