Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Bacon are the kind of cozy side dish that makes dinner feel special with almost no effort. I originally assumed potatoes needed the oven to turn out right, but the slow cooker surprised me. Layered russet potatoes cook up tender while butter and cheddar melt into a rich, savory sauce, and bacon brings that smoky, salty flavor everyone loves. This is an easy set-it-and-forget-it recipe that works for weeknights, potlucks, and holidays, especially when oven space is limited.
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Cheesy crockpot potatoes
I never thought you could make potatoes in a crockpot. So, when I saw a pin on Pinterest for cheesy crockpot potatoes, I knew I had to make this recipe.
Potatoes, cheese, bacon, onions, and garlic give you a classic taste.
What I like about this recipe, apart from its deliciousness, is how easy it is to make. Depending on your schedule, you can choose a crockpot cooking time of 6 to 8 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high.
If you’ve never made potatoes in a crockpot before, you’ll be delighted with how good these cheesy crockpot potatoes with bacon taste!
Crockpot cheese potatoes recipe ingredients
Here’s a list of what you need:
- Russet potatoes – Starchy potatoes that become tender and fluffy, and they absorb the butter and cheese well.
- Bacon – Adds smoky, salty flavor and a little richness throughout the dish.
- Onions – Cook down into a mild sweetness that balances the bacon and cheddar.
- Garlic – Adds savory depth that makes the potatoes taste more “finished.”
- Salt – Seasons the potatoes so they do not taste flat.
- Black pepper – Adds mild warmth and balance.
- Butter – Adds richness and helps create a silky texture as it melts through the layers.
- Cheddar cheese – The main cheesy flavor. Sharp cheddar gives the strongest flavor.
- Green onions – A fresh, crisp finish that brightens the rich potatoes.
How to Make Cheesy Crockpot Potatoes
- Line a 6-quart Crockpot with foil.
- Slice the potatoes in half horizontally and then vertically.
- Cut quartered potatoes into approximately 1/4-inch slices.
- Layer potatoes, onions, and garlic on the bottom of the foil-lined crockpot. Sprinkle potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Add remaining sliced potatoes and onions and season them with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped bacon and cheese. Dot with butter.
- Cook potatoes on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- When the cooking time is done, top with cheese and sliced green onions.
Recipe notes and variations
- To make crockpot cheesy hashbrowns, swap out the fresh potatoes for frozen hashbrowns. Using frozen hashbrowns makes this cheesy potato recipe even easier to make.
- You can make this in the oven if you want. Cook for about 45 minutes at 350°F.
- A reader suggested adding a cup of mayonnaise.
- If you use fresh chives or fresh garlic chives, you would need to add them close to the end of cooking time; otherwise, they will turn into mush.
- I also suggest that you put on half of the cheese during the cooking. Then once the potatoes are done, turn off the heat and add the remaining cheese.
Storage and reheating
- Refrigerator Storage: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days.
- Reheating Method: Reheat covered in the oven at 350 F until hot, or reheat individual portions in the microwave. For a firmer top, warm in the air fryer until heated through.
- Freezing: Not recommended for the best texture since potatoes can turn grainy after freezing and thawing.
Love potatoes? Try these recipes!
- Red Potato Recipe
- TGI Fridays Potato Skins
- Lipton Onion Potatoes
- Hot German Potato Salad
- Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes
- Parsley Potatoes
- Greek Style Potatoes
- Lyonnaise Potatoes
Favorite crockpot slow cooker recipes
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I got the inspiration for this recipe from Moms with Crock Pots website.
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes with Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes
- 1/4 pound bacon chopped
- 1 cup sliced onions
- 3 chopped garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- Line a 6-quart crock-pot with foil (this will help keep your crock-pot clean). Slice potatoes in half horizontally, and then vertically. Sliced quartered potatoes into approximately 1/4 inch slices.
- Line the bottom of the foil line crock-pot with a layer of potatoes, onions, and garlic. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the layer of potatoes and onions.
- Add remaining sliced potatoes and onions season with salt and pepper. Add chopped bacon (you do not need to cook the bacon before adding to the crock-pot), add 1 cup of cheese, and dot with 3 tablespoons of butter.
- Cook potatoes on high for 4 – 5 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours. When the cooking time is done, top with remaining 1 cup of cheese, and sliced green onions.
Most all of the crockpot cheesy potatoes I find have soup, sour cream, milk, water or all of the above. I wonder if I need that so they’re not dry.
I did not find that the potatoes were too dry when cooked like this.
I added a cup of mayonnaise. Delicious! Elizabeth from South Africa
I’ve never made potatoes in the crockpot, but that sounds so good!
It is very tasty!
Can’t wait to try these delicious looking potatoes!
I hope you enjoy these potatoes.
What kind of cheese?
I use cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese.
Try this with regular fresh chives or fresh garlic chives.
I think you need to add those very late if you are going to add chives. I think they may turn into mush if you add them in for the whole cooking time.
I bet these would be amazing with fresh chives.
Looks so delicious, I’m trying it tomorrow!!!
I hope you enjoyed these.