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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!

Bowl of Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

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.

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

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.

How to make Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes in the Crockpot

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!

Bite of a cheesy potatoes Crock Pot recipe

Bowl of Crockpot Party Potatoes
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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

If you want to use corn flakes or French Fried Onions as a crunchy topping for these funeral potatoes, 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.
  • 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.

Bowl of Crockpot Party Potatoes

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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Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes are one of the easiest recipes you'll ever make in your slow cooker! They're a perfect side dish and also great for feeding a crowd! We use frozen diced potatoes, but you can also use hash browns. Make ahead for dinner or breakfast! It's simple with quick prep time! You might also know these as funeral potatoes or party potatoes!

 

 



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Mariah is the mom of two and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. She's also a baseball mom & dance mom. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with two dogs!), life is busy! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

Comments

  2. Anne Higgins says

    I would serve this recipe on a regular basis – everything we enjoy eating. Don’t need a special day/occasion as a family meal is the special occasion.

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  40. Tim says

    We eat at my bothers house and him and his wife eat at our house all the time, so this would be eaten on one of those days. We always try to one-up each other.

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  41. Laurajj says

    Oh I would love to take these to my parents house when we celebrate our family birthdays each month! We all bring something…this would be perfect and looks so delicious!

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  51. Karen DeVaney says

    Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes would be a great dish to take for the teacher appreciation lunch put on by the PTA. I bet the staff would love it, and it would be easy to bring and keep warm.

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  66. Jean D. says

    Cheese + potatoes are my family’s favorite food groups. I’d serve them at meals, or on a game-day buffet table.

    Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  86. Rosie says

    It would be fun to make this a regular Monday supper side dish for home – make Mondays something to look forward to, or at least end with a flourish and a happy tummy!

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  88. BRIAN E. says

    We would serve Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes on “meatloaf night” (i.e. our kids are at the culinary stage of their lives where they require meatloaf at least once a week !!!)

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