Description
Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes are a creamy, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Tender baby potatoes are layered with crispy bacon, savory onions, sharp cheddar cheese, and zesty ranch seasoning, then slow-cooked to melt all the flavors together into a delicious, comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Bacon and Onion
- ½ pound bacon
- 1 large thinly sliced onion
Potatoes and Cheese
- 1 pound halved baby potatoes
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Seasoning and Extras
- ½ cup sliced green onions (divided)
- 1 package dry ranch seasoning packet
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Cook the bacon and onions: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with foil and place the thinly sliced onion and bacon on it. Bake for about 16 minutes until the bacon is cooked but not too crisp.
- Prepare the slow cooker: Line your slow cooker with aluminum foil, leaving enough foil overhanging to cover the potatoes later. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the ingredients: Place half of the halved baby potatoes evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add half of the cooked bacon, half of the cooked sliced onions, half of the sliced green onions, half of the ranch seasoning, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Repeat layers: Add the remaining potatoes, bacon, onions, green onions, ranch seasoning, and cheese, reserving ½ cup cheese for topping. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over all the layers.
- Cook the potatoes: Fold the overhanging foil back over the top of the potatoes to seal. Cook on the low setting of your slow cooker for 4 to 6 hours until the potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
- Finish and garnish: Once cooking is complete, sprinkle the reserved ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top and allow it to melt. Garnish with fresh green onions if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For crispier bacon, you can cook it separately in a skillet before layering.
- Using baby potatoes ensures even cooking and tender texture.
- You can adjust the amount of ranch seasoning according to your taste preference.
- If you prefer, replace cheddar with your favorite melting cheese.
- Make sure to line the slow cooker with foil to make cleanup easier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
