4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

These 4-ingredient slow cooker cheesy potatoes are an easy side dish for Easter brunch, family dinners, potlucks, or busy weekends. Cubed russet potatoes cook slowly in a creamy mixture of sour cream, cheddar cheese, and condensed soup until tender and covered in melted cheese.

Keep them on the slow cooker’s WARM setting when serving so they stay creamy and easy to scoop. They pair especially well with ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, or roasted chicken.

 

Ingredients

3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (optional)
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the slow cooker

 

Directions

1. Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly coat a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Make the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Add the cheese: Stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheddar.
4. Add the potatoes: Fold the cubed potatoes into the sauce until evenly coated.
5. Slow cook: Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and spread it into an even layer. Dot with the butter, if using. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
6. Add the remaining cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar over the potatoes. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese melts.
7. Serve: Switch the slow cooker to WARM and serve directly from the crockpot.

 

Variations & Tips

• For a vegetarian version, use cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup instead of cream of chicken.
• For extra flavor, stir in chopped green onions or chives before cooking. Cooked crumbled bacon or diced ham can also be added.
• For a different cheese combination, replace part of the cheddar with Monterey Jack or Colby Jack.
• If the potatoes become too thick while sitting on WARM, stir in a small splash of milk to loosen the mixture.

 

What to Serve With Cheesy Potatoes

These potatoes are especially good with ham, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, or baked eggs for brunch. For dinner, serve them alongside roasted chicken, grilled burgers, green beans, or a simple salad.

 

Storage & Reheating

Allow leftovers to cool and refrigerate them in a covered container. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until heated through. If the potatoes become dry after refrigeration, a small splash of milk can help restore their creamy texture.

 

Final Thoughts

With just a few main ingredients and the slow cooker doing most of the work, these cheesy potatoes make an easy and comforting side dish. They’re creamy, filling, and convenient enough for both holiday gatherings and everyday family meals.