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Loaded Slow Cooker Potatoes just melt in your mouth! They are cheesy and bursting with bacon, garlic, and Italian seasonings. Takes almost no effort to make but guaranteed to be your new favorite side dish.
Loaded Slow Cooker Potatoes are the kind of dish that wins everyone over immediately. They check every box for true comfort food — fluffy potatoes, plenty of melted cheese, and a generous sprinkle of crispy bacon. The seasoning brings a warm, herb flavor, while the creamy, cheesy topping ties everything together.
With sharp cheddar and cool sour cream, these potatoes become irresistibly rich and velvety. It’s the kind of side you keep going back for because every bite feels like pure comfort.
And since it’s all made in the slow cooker, cleanup is practically nonexistent. If you’re cooking for a holiday spread or a party, just set the timer and let it do the work while you focus on everything else. It’s simple enough for beginners and a fun recipe to get kids involved in the kitchen.
More great Potato recipes try our Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. little potatoes halved or quartered
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
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Line a 6-quart slow cooker with foil and spray with no-stick cooking spray.
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Add half all the following ingredients: potatoes, cheese, garlic, cooked bacon, green onions, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning and cayenne pepper.
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Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
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Fold in the sides of the aluminum foil around potatoes.
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Cover with the lid and cook on low until potatoes are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
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Serve sour cream and topped with green onions.
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