Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
These Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are an easy side dish, made completely from scratch with fresh potatoes! Perfect for a holiday dinner or potluck!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 215cal
Ingredients
- 2 lb potatoes (peeled (optional) and diced)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ medium onion finely diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat oil and onion over medium-high heat, stirring often, until lightly browned.
- Add salt, garlic, thyme, parsley and pepper. Cook and stir 1 minute.
- Place potatoes in a 2.5-4 quart slow cooker and add onions.
- Whisk together cream, broth and corn starch and pour over potatoes. Stir.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-5 hours, until potatoes are tender, stirring at least once to prevent burning (I stir every hour if on high).
- Stir in shredded cheese, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
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Notes
*See notes in post above about substitutions for fresh onion if you need to save a little time.
Nutrition
Serving: 116grams | Calories: 215cal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 586mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 651IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 1mg