When comfort food meets convenience, you get a dish like these Loaded Slow-Cooker Potatoes. Perfectly soft, cheesy, and full of savory flavor, this recipe is one of the easiest ways to please a hungry crowd or make dinner extra special. All you need is a handful of simple ingredients and a few hours in the slow cooker. No oven required, no extra cleanup—just creamy, melty goodness in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 2.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Potatoes:
Wash and cut your baby potatoes into halves or quarters for faster cooking. - Layer in the Slow Cooker:
Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add half the potatoes, then layer with half the cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and butter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. - Cook on Low:
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the cheese is melted and gooey. - Finish & Serve:
Just before serving, gently stir in the sour cream to make everything ultra creamy. Top with extra green onions and parsley or chives for a fresh finish.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Made entirely in the slow cooker—hands-off cooking at its best
- Rich, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon and herbs
- Great for holidays, potlucks, or as a hearty side to any main
- Kid-friendly and guaranteed to impress guests
These slow-cooker potatoes are the kind of dish that disappears fast at the dinner table. They’re warm, indulgent, and taste like something you’d get from a cozy country kitchen—without the hassle of standing over a stove.