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!
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.