Crock Pot Loaded Potatoes
Crock Pot Loaded Potatoes are all made in the slow cooker and covered in seasonings, shredded cheese, bacon and green onion!
Servings 8
Calories 501kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, cut in half (or cut in quarters if large)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided use
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided use
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided use
- 4 cloves garlic, minced divided use
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided use
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup sliced green onions divided use
- sour cream and sliced green onions, for serving
Instructions
- Line an oval 5-6 quart slow cooker slow cooker with aluminum foil then spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer half the potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with half the smoked paprika, salt, pepper and minced garlic.
- Top with half the shredded cheddar cheese, bacon and green onions. Repeat this process a second time.
- NOTE: if you prefer, you can add the bacon and green onions just before serving. This will keep the bacon crispier and the green onions a brighter green color.
- Cover and cook on low until potatoes are tender 3-5 hours.NOTE: depending on how hot your slow cooker runs, this can take shorter or longer (which is why I give that range). Older crock pots take longer and some new ones that practically boil food won’t take as long so do your best based on your knowledge of your slow cooker.
- Serve with a drizzle of sour cream (or a side of ranch dressing) and more sliced green onions.
Notes
- It's not absolutely necessary to line the slow cooker with aluminum foil but I find it best so that you can easily pull it out of the slow cooker to serve.
- Try seasoning these with Ranch Seasoning Mix instead of the paprika, salt and pepper. If you enjoy ranch, then you will love those combination of flavors. It is recommended to only use an oval slow cooker but a round one as these won’t cook evenly in a round slow cooker. Do not cook on high
- If too much condensation builds up under the lid while making these, just put a clean kitchen dish towel or a layer of paper towels under the lid to absorb the extra condensation.
Nutrition
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 37g | Sodium: 1228mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g
