Admin Slow Cooker Loaded Potatoes are a rich, crowd-pleasing side dish featuring tender potato cubes slow-cooked in garlic butter, then topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions.
Ingredients
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Potatoes: 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, washed and diced into 1-inch cubes.
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Butter Base: 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted) or olive oil.
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Cheese: 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided).
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Toppings: 6–8 strips cooked bacon (crumbled) and 3 green onions (thinly sliced).
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Seasonings: 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
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Optional Finish: 1/2 cup sour cream (stirred in at the end for extra creaminess).
Alternative Potato Recipes for the Slow Cooker
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Slow Cooker “Baked” Whole Potatoes: Prick whole Russet potatoes with a fork, rub with oil and salt, wrap tightly in aluminum foil, and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours.
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Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes: Cook diced potatoes in chicken broth and butter, then mash directly in the crockpot with warm cream cheese, milk, and butter.
