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Home » Side Dishes » Creamy Cheesy Slow Cooker Potatoes

Creamy Cheesy Slow Cooker Potatoes

Published: Nov 20, 2015 · Modified: Nov 11, 2021 by Allison · 16 Comments

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Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes – Slow cooked creamy potatoes loaded with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a secret ingredient – cream of mushroom soup! These flavorful potatoes are the perfect make-ahead side dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner. 

Cheesy potatoes in a wooden bowl topped with ground pepper.

Today I’m sharing a family favorite recipe. These potatoes have made countless appearances at our family events over the years. The original recipe was handwritten by my grandmother decades ago. It’s so comforting to prepare a recipe that’s been enjoyed for generations. I don’t know where my grandma got it from, but it is a winner! Whenever these potatoes are served they are devoured. Expect an empty slow cooker – they’re that good!

Creamy potatoes in a black slow cooker.Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes

This recipe starts with boiling potatoes until they are almost all the way cooked through. Once they cool, we combine them with all the things that make them yummy – melted butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions . But then, another ingredient is added – cream of mushroom soup. You might be thinking, whaaaat?! But, trust me, it totally works. It adds flavor and a creaminess that you can’t get without it.

Once everything is mixed up, we refrigerate the potatoes for several hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to blend together, and it allows us to do all the prep for this recipe in advance – woohoo!

A few hours before you’re ready to serve these potatoes, place them in the slow cooker and let them get warm, creamy and cheesy.

Creamy potatoes on a fork with a bowl of potatoes in the background.

These potatoes are a crowd pleaser for sure. Serve them as part of a brunch spread or with meat and vegetables for dinner. They make a great accompaniment to a holiday meal or a regular everyday dinner. Put your slow cooker to work and you’ll be rewarded with the creamiest, tastiest potatoes.

Note: On the topic of cream of mushroom soup, I should mention that there are some great brands of canned cream of mushroom soup (I used Amy’s). I try to choose one that is organic and does not contain hydrogenated oil or MSG.

You might also like: Sweet Potato Casserole, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potato Souffle.

Cheesy potatoes in a wooden bowl topped with ground pepper.

Creamy Cheesy Slow Cooker Potatoes

Slow cooked creamy potatoes loaded with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a secret ingredient - cream of mushroom soup! These flavorful potatoes are the perfect make-ahead side dish for any meal. Try them for brunch, lunch, or dinner. They're sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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Course: Main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (I've used Yukon Gold or Russet)
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 14 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 pint sour cream, 16 ounces
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil uncovered until the potatoes are just barely cooked through and tender. Don't overcook them because they will cook more in the slow cooker. Drain and cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine potatoes and remaining ingredients. Stir well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours up to overnight.

Heat and serve:

  • Transfer potatoes to a slow cooker and heat on high for about 2 hours. The potatoes should be completely warmed through and the surrounding mixture will have thickened. Immediately reduce the slow cooker to low or keep warm. The longer the potatoes sit, the thicker they will get. If you have them in the slow cooker for more than 2 hours you might want to thin them with a splash of milk. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 19.9mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 5.7mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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Comments

  1. amanda walding

    November 24, 2016 at 4:52 am

    Do you mash the potatoes at any point or do they get soft and creamy while cooking in the crock pot?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      November 24, 2016 at 5:58 am

      They are already boiled when they go into the slow cooker and they will soften even more while they are in there. No need to mash. Happy holidays!

      Reply
  2. Veronica

    January 03, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    Can you add cooked hamburger to it like the last half hour of it? Making this tonight and was just wondering?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      January 04, 2017 at 8:57 am

      Hi, Veronica. Sorry, I just saw this comment now. Yes, that should work just fine. I hope you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Sandi

    April 23, 2018 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    My kids would be all over eating these creamy potatoes!

    Reply
  4. Vicky

    April 23, 2018 at 10:34 am

    5 stars
    Yum! I bet no one would guess there was cream of mushroom soup in there. I love how versatile these are and how you can serve them with so many different main dishes.

    Reply
  5. Valentina

    April 23, 2018 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    what a delicious family recipe. i love the idea of adding the mushroom soup — i bet it’s so rich and flavorful. i think my whole family would love this!

    Reply
  6. Veena Azmanov

    April 23, 2018 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious CREAMY CHEESY SLOW COOKER POTATOES! I simply cannot wait to try it! Very interesting combination of ingredients. I am saving this recipe for later.

    Reply
  7. Suzy

    April 23, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Oh my gosh! This is all the comfort!

    Reply
  8. Vicki

    March 10, 2019 at 4:38 am

    It would be helpful to know how many cups or quarts this recipe makes . That way I could figure out approximately how many people it serves, what size slowcooker to use and if I could double the recipe for my six quart.
    Thanks, Vicki

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      March 10, 2019 at 12:08 pm

      Hi, Vicki. The recipe states 8 servings. If you are serving the potatoes with several other sides, you could stretch it to feed a few more. My crock pot is 5 1/2 quarts, but you can adjust the recipe for a smaller or larger crock pot, or even split it into two.

      Reply
  9. Vicki

    March 15, 2019 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    I’m sorry, I guess I was so eager to start preparations that I missed the 8 serving info. I went ahead and followed the recipe except that instead of cutting them in 1” pieces I cut the potatoes crosswise and then ran them across my mandolin to make short sticks. I mixed all the ingredients in a bowl, refrigeratored overnight and in the morning, used my 6 qt slowcooker on high for two hours before church,then on warm ‘till the pot luck luncheon after. They were delicious.
    Thanks for sharing… I will be trying more
    of your recipes.

    Reply
  10. Sarah Echeverria

    January 03, 2022 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    Tried these last night, a few potatoes were slighty undercooked but overall amazing!!! Ty for sharing.

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 04, 2022 at 9:44 am

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed them. 🙂

      Reply

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