5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Summer Potluck Crispy Cheese Potato Rounds
Potatoes and cheese are a match made in comfort‑food heaven, and this recipe proves it. With just five ingredients and the slow cooker doing all the work, you’ll end up with golden, cheesy rounds that look impressive yet couldn’t be simpler. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or weeknight dinners, these savory stacks deliver rich flavor, beautiful presentation, and that irresistible potato‑and‑cheese combo everyone loves.
Slow Cooker Crispy Cheese Potato Rounds – Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
Prep potatoes
Wash, dry, and slice into even 1/2‑inch rounds. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Layer in slow cooker
Lightly oil the crock. Arrange potato rounds in overlapping rows, sprinkling cheese between layers and on top.
Cook
Cover and cook:
LOW: 4–5 hours
HIGH: 2–3 hours
Potatoes should be tender and cheese fully melted.
Crisp under broiler (optional)
Transfer cooked rounds to a foil‑lined baking sheet. Broil 2–4 minutes until edges brown and cheese turns golden. Watch closely.
Serve
Transfer to a platter and serve hot or warm.
Cheesy, golden, and crowd‑pleasing—these potato rounds are the kind of dish that disappears fast at any gathering.
