When it comes to delicious side dishes that are easy to make, Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are a favorite around our house. I mean, what’s not to like? We’ve got CHEESE and POTATOES! Two of my favorite things!
Pair it with the fact that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and end up with a delicious side dish for dinner (or even for breakfast) and I’m in!
CROCKPOT CHEESY POTATOES
Slow cooker cheesy potatoes, funeral potatoes, party potatoes… whatever you call them, you know they’re AMAZING! They’re also pretty addictive but what do you expect when you put together potatoes and a bunch of cheese? You know it’s going to be GOOD!
If you’ve ever heard of funeral potatoes and you’re wondering where that name came from, this dish is traditionally served at funerals. But it makes a great comfort food dish for any large party or pot luck. You can make it for your family and save the leftovers if you don’t want to share with a crowd!
We just stick to calling them easy cheesy potatoes so I don’t have to explain the whole funeral background to the kids before dinner.
HOW TO MAKE CHEESY POTATOES
The ingredient list for this recipe might look a bit longer than most of our recipes, but most of it is seasonings so I promise this is an easy recipe! The great thing about using the Crockpot is that you’re pretty much guaranteed it’s going to be simple to make!
You might have most of the seasonings in your pantry already. In addition, you’ll need potatoes, cheese, milk, and butter to whip up this Crockpot funeral potatoes recipe! You’ll notice we don’t use cream of chicken soup in our recipe. The milk and butter do a great job of giving us great flavor and a good texture.
- 1 bag frozen diced potatoes (32 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/4 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
- 1 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter, cubed or sliced
Here are a few things you might need to help you prep this recipe:
CHEESY POTATOES CROCK POT RECIPE
1. Place the frozen potatoes in the Crock Pot and season with salt, pepper, parsley, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix to combine.
2. Add 1 cup Colby Jack cheese and 1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese. Mix to combine.
3. Pour in milk and top potatoes with pats of butter.
4. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours. Stir halfway through.
5. 10 minutes before serving stir potatoes and sprinkle the remaining Colby Jack and Cheddar Cheeses on top. Turn the Crock Pot off and replace the lid.
6. Once the cheese is completely melted, serve and enjoy!
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen diced potatoes 32 ounces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/4 cup shredded Colby jack cheese
- 1 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter cubed or sliced
Instructions
- Place the frozen potatoes in the Crock Pot and season with salt, pepper, parsley, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix to combine.
- Add 1 cup Colby Jack cheese and 1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese. Mix to combine.
- Pour in milk and top potatoes with pats of butter.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours. Stir halfway through.
- 10 minutes before serving stir potatoes and sprinkle the remaining Colby Jack and Cheddar Cheeses on top. Turn the Crock Pot off and replace the lid.
- Once the cheese is completely melted, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Add all of the cheese to the original mixture and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours.
- Take the lid off the Crockpot and sprinkle your cereal or onions on top of the potatoes.
- Place paper towels over the top of the Crockpot and put the cover back on to help keep the topping crispy.
- Then cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes.
CROCKPOT CHEESE POTATOES FAQ
Is this the same as hash brown casserole?
Yes, this is very similar to how you can make hash brown casserole in the slow cooker. We’ve used diced potatoes instead of hash browns.
Can I use hashbrowns in this cheesy potato recipe?
Absolutely! Just substitute one bag of frozen shredded hash browns (30 ounces) for the bag of diced potatoes. Shredded potatoes do have the tendency to make a mushier Crockpot party potatoes but they still taste delicious! You can also use frozen O’Brien potatoes for another option!
Can I make Crockpot cheesy potatoes with real potatoes?
You can do that as well. You will need a bit more prep time, but you prepare raw potatoes by either dicing them or using a cheese grater to shred them. You’ll need 1.5 – 2 pounds of russet potatoes.
Can I add meat to this funeral potatoes recipe?
YES! Ham is a very popular addition to Crockpot cheesy potatoes! But ground beef also works well. If you’re looking to turn this easy side dish into a main dish, adding meat is a great way to do it! If you’re adding ham or ground beef, you should use about 1 lb of meat. I do recommend browning the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker mixture if you’re using it.
I want to add a crunchy topping like my oven party potatoes recipe. How do I do it?
If you like the crunchy topping with this Crockpot potato casserole, you can use corn flakes. It’s a very traditional way to add a crunchy topping to cheesy potatoes but I have some other tasty suggestions. You can try French Friend Onions too (so good!) and I’ve also seen some people use Rice Krispies cereal.
If you want to use corn flakes or French Fried Onions, there are a few adjustments to make. You’ll need 1 cup of your choice of topping.
Add all of the cheese to the original mixture and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours. Then take the lid off the Crockpot and sprinkle your cereal or onions on top of the potatoes. Place paper towels over the top of the Crockpot and put the cover back on to help keep the topping crispy. Then cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes.
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CROCKPOT CHEESY POTATOES GIVEAWAY
We made these party potatoes in honor of the Big Game! And to continue the celebration, we’re giving away a $50 Amazon gift card to one lucky reader! To enter for your chance to win, leave us a comment!
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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
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