Description
These slow cooker cheesy bacon ranch potatoes come together with simple layers of potatoes, smoky bacon, ranch seasoning, and gooey cheese—all cooked to tender, flavorful perfection right in your Crock Pot. Minimal prep, maximum comfort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 1 pound halved baby potatoes (or cubed if larger)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions, plus more for serving
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 package (about 1 ounce) dry ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until just done but not too crisp (bake at 350°F for 16 minutes or fry in a skillet). Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Line slow cooker with foil, leaving enough to fold over the top. Spray with nonstick spray.
- Layer half the potatoes, half the bacon, half the onion, half the green onions, half the ranch seasoning, and half the cheese in the slow cooker. Repeat layers, ending with cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for topping).
- Pour melted butter over everything. Fold foil over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Top with reserved cheese and let melt. Garnish with more green onions before serving.
Notes
For easy cleanup, always use foil and plenty of nonstick spray. If using larger potatoes, dice into 1-inch cubes for even cooking. To make ahead, layer ingredients the night before and start cooking the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg