Description
Crock Pot Cheesy French Onion Potatoes are a comforting and flavorful side dish made with frozen diced potatoes, creamy French onion dip, and rich cheddar cheese. Cooked slowly in a Crock Pot, this dish combines savory and cheesy elements for an easy, melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 32 ounce bag frozen diced potatoes
Cheese & Dairy
- 16 ounces French onion dip
- 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of cheddar cheese soup
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 Tablespoons butter
Seasonings
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Grease the inside of the Crock Pot to prevent sticking and make serving easier later on.
- Add Potatoes: Pour the frozen diced potatoes evenly into the greased Crock Pot to form the base of the dish.
- Mix in Flavors: Add French onion dip, condensed cream of cheddar cheese soup, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and butter over the potatoes. These ingredients will blend during cooking to create a creamy, flavorful sauce.
- Add Cheese Topping: Slice the sharp cheddar cheese into large chunks and arrange them on top of the potato mixture for a delicious cheesy layer.
- Cook: Cover the Crock Pot with the lid and cook on high heat for three hours. This slow cooking melts the cheese and allows flavors to meld while softening the potatoes.
- Serve: After cooking, stir the potatoes gently to combine all ingredients. Optionally, add cooked ground beef or sausage at this stage and mix well before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and does not include optional ground beef or sausage additions.
- For added protein and a heartier meal, mix in cooked ground beef or sausage before serving.
- Make sure the Crock Pot is properly greased to prevent the dish from sticking.
- Stir gently after cooking to preserve some chunkiness of the potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
