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🥔 Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 4 cups diced baby potatoes (or Yukon golds)
• 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve 1 tbsp for topping)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• ½ cup mayonnaise or ranch dressing
• 1 packet ranch seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Fresh chives or green onions, chopped (for garnish)


Instructions

  1. In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, crumbled bacon, onion, and garlic.
  2. In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise (or ranch), ranch seasoning, ¾ cup cheddar, Parmesan, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour over potatoes and stir gently to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
  4. Stir in remaining ¼ cup cheddar. Let sit 5 minutes to melt.
  5. Garnish with reserved bacon and fresh chives. Serve hot!

✨ Perfect for:
• Holiday sides
• Game day spreads
• Weeknight dinners with a crockpot twist

💡 Make it heartier: Add diced ham or swap half the potatoes for cauliflower.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 6 hrs (on low) , Total Time : 6 hrs 15 mins , Servings : 6 , Calories : 280 per serving , Net Carbs: 18g , Fats: 18g , Protein: 12g