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Posted October 19, 2017 Last Updated January 17, 2020 by Jennifer // 21 Comments**This post may contain affiliate links**

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Bacon

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Bacon are quick, easy and absolutely delicious. These are perfect for holiday dinners and anytime you need to serve a crowd!

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes in a red bowl with a white and gray checkered napkinIs any family holiday dinner complete without Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes? I think not!! And making them in the slow cooker is a great idea so that you don’t have to take up any oven space! I changed up the standard cheesy potatoes recipe to add some bacon and caramelized onion. You don’t mind, do you? Along with extra cheesy goodness? These don’t have any canned cream of chicken soup… just a super simple, made from scratch cheese sauce for lots of extra cheesy bites! Also, some cubed hash brown potatoes to keep it simple providing comfort food at it’s best!

 

One of our favorite meals to serve these with is BBQ. The creamy cheesiness is the perfect match! My mouth is watering just thinking of these with the ribs we had last week!

Other ideas that pair perfectly with these Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes:

  • a delicious roast turkey
  • juicy hamburgers
  • tasty meatballs such as my Slow Cooker Blueberry BBQ Meatballs

Overhead view of Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes in an oval slow cooker with a red spoonMost of all, the great thing about making your own cheese sauce is that you get to use whatever kind of cheese you love! For us it’s sharp cheddar but you can use so many different things! You just want to make sure it’s a cheese that melts well. You could even mix up a new and amazing cheese blend! If you haven’t tried this yet, you will be impressed at how simple it is to make, and you may never go back to cream soups again.Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes in a red bowl, with a black utensil and a gray and white checkered napkinChop up some bacon and add it to a hot skillet. Let it start to brown up and then toss in your sliced onions. Let everything cook until the bacon is nice and crispy and the onions are soft and brown. Use the same skillet to make the cheese sauce by adding the flour, broth and cream. Season and stir in the cheese and your done! This doesn’t include any sour cream, but if you are creative, you could customize the cream sauce and add some!

Use a bag of cubed hash brown potatoes to save yourself the work of peeling and chopping. Get these going in your slow cooker and have lots of time to focus on the main dish. Or make a main dish in the slow cooker too and have lots of time to focus on your guests!!

These Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes are perfect for:

  • Potluck Meals
  • Holidays
  • Birthdays
  • Anytime you want to feed a crowd without spending all day in the kitchen!

 

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes in a red bowl with a white and gray checkered napkin

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Bacon

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes with Caramelized Onion and Bacon are quick, easy and absolutely delicious. These are perfect for holiday dinners and anytime you need to serve a crowd!
4.71 from 17 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

  • 32 oz bag diced hash brown potatoes
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1/2 onion (sliced thin)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • pinch pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cheese ((I used sharp cheddar))
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray
  • Add bag of potatoes
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat
  • Dice bacon into small pieces and add to pan
  • Let cook until it just starts to brown and adds some fat to the pan
  • Thinly slice onions and add to pan
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until bacon is crisp and onions are light brown
  • Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat evenly over bacon and onions
  • Slowly stir in broth and bring to a low boil for about 4-5 minutes until it starts to reduce and thicken
  • Add in cream and seasonings and let simmer for about 2-3 additional minutes
  • Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheese
  • When well mixed carefully pour the cheese mixture over the potatoes and toss to coat evenly
  • Chop up butter into several pieces and place on top
  • Top with cheese and cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 5-7 hours on low

Notes

You will need a 4-6 quart slow cooker for this recipe.
If you don't enjoy onions then you can simply leave them out of this recipe and it will still be delicious! I make this either way depending on our current mood.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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This recipe was originally published on September 2, 2014 and has been updated to include fresh photos and recipe improvements.

 

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  1. Adriana Lopez Martin says

    March 14, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    You said the two magic words cheezy and potatoes! Lovely idea for a side dish and so easy to make. Indeed a pot of gold on my list.

    Reply
  2. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    March 14, 2018 at 10:33 am

    You had me at caramelized onion and bacon! This has got to be the ultimate comfort food, plugging my slow cooker in now 🙂

    Reply
  3. Traci says

    March 14, 2018 at 9:39 am

    5 stars
    I love the idea of waking up to a pot of these! Of course I’m wishful thinking at this moment because This looks so comforting and delicious for this rainy, cold weather. Pinning and sharing!

    Reply
  4. Christina Shoemaker says

    March 14, 2018 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    Oh my! These look so creamy and cheesy! I especially love that you make them in the crockpot. Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  5. Jessica says

    March 12, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    I’m sitting here drooling! I could eat these potatoes for every gosh darn meal. Bravo!

    Reply
  6. Alyssa says

    March 12, 2018 at 9:40 am

    5 stars
    I’d have a hard time not making this side dish my main meal. Love all the hands-off time!

    Reply
  7. Katie says

    August 28, 2017 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    How would I make this recipe for 18 people?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      August 28, 2017 at 10:19 am

      Can I use this recipe in a crock pot? And can I prep this a day before cooking it?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 8, 2017 at 11:49 am

        Yes to both!!

        Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 8, 2017 at 11:49 am

      Double and use a 7 quart slow cooker

      Reply
  8. Andy says

    May 15, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I making this for the first time. I assume the potatoes go in frozen? The recipie doesn’t state if they should be frozen or thawed out.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      May 15, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  9. Dawn says

    September 28, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Do you think these would work with the hashbrown potatoes (shredded rather than diced)? I just happen to have those in my fridge already…..

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 28, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      Yes…I think that would work!

      Reply
  10. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 5, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    Words cannot express how much I am craving a bowlful of these cheesey potatoes right now.. they look amazing!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      September 6, 2014 at 8:50 am

      I could handle another bowl of them right about now too!

      Reply
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