Cheesy Slow Cooker Ranch Potatoes recipe

Ranch Potatoes are full of tangy buttermilk flavor in a creamy cheesy sauce. So easy to make any time in the slow cooker. Bacon is added to the top for a perfect finishing touch. 

This crowd-pleasing side dish recipe is always a favorite! 

If you love ranch dressing you’ll be nuts about this side dish. 

It has those tangy flavors along with sour cream and cheese! 

Crumbled bacon on top is a winner too.

You’ll love this Twice Baked Potato Casserole recipe too! 

An Easy Slow Cooker Potato Recipe

There are many reasons so make this potato recipe.

• It’s easy to make
• It’s full of tangy Ranch dressing and cheesy flavors
• It has a creamy, rich texture
• And is made in the slow cooker so you can put it together and forget about
• The slow cooker is perfect for any season (doesn’t heat up the kitchen in the summer)

Recipe Ingredients

• Red Potatoes – the potatoes should be scrubbed but do NOT need to be peeled (the skin is very thin)! The skin adds flavor and color to the recipe.
• Salt and Pepper – for seasoning.
• Smoked Paprika – smoked paprika adds a wonderful earthy, smoky flavor and is not spicy. If you want to make them spicy you can add HOT Smoked Paprika.
• Ranch Salad Dressing – I love homemade Ranch dressing but typically use store bought dressing for this recipe. It’s thicker and saves time.
• Sour Cream – use full fat for the creamiest results.
• Cheddar Cheese – either Mild or Sharp cheddar can be used. OR do a blend of Colby and Monterey jack cheeses.
• Bacon – the bacon is cooked and chopped to be used when serving. As a short cut you can use chopped real bacon (not bacon bits or artificial bacon) that is store bought. Use 6 tablespoons.

What Size Slow Cooker to Use

I use a 6-quart Crock Pot (shown in the recipe steps below).

I like this particular slow cooker because it is programmable and has a locking lid for transporting it.

How to Make it – Step-by-Step

STEP 1: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick spray.

STEP 2: Add the potatoes (photo 1). Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and smoked paprika (photo 2).

STEP 3: In a small bowl combine the ranch dressing and sour cream (photo 3). Whisk together (photo 4) and pour over the potatoes (photo 5).

STEP 4: Add the shredded cheese (photo 6) and toss to coat (photo 7).

STEP 5: Add the cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 3 hours (until potatoes are cooked through) (photo 8).

Stir after cooking (some of the fat may separate). Top with bacon when serving.

Optional Garnish: chopped fresh jalapenos or pickled jalapenos for a spicy bite!

What to Serve with It

• Instant Pot Smoked Paprika & Garlic Chicken Legs
• The Perfect Burger recipe
• Boneless Pork Loin Roast
• Cherries Jubilee
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
• Blue Margarita

Storing and Reheating

Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheat over low heat on the stove top or in the microwave.

More Potato Recipes You’ll Love

• Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Potato recipe
• Homemade Potato Chips
• Roasted Potatoes
• Mashed Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
• Grilled Potatoes in Foil
• Instant Pot Potato Salad
• Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

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Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

These cheesy Ranch Potatoes are full of favorite ranch dressing flavor, sour cream and loads of cheese. Bacon on top when serving is the finishing touch!

5 from 14 votes

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 486kcal

Author: Toni Dash

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Equipment

6-quart or larger Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 pounds Red potatoes scrubbed, cut into ½ inch pieces
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Black pepper
• ▢ ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 cup Ranch dressing
• ▢ ¼ cup Sour cream
• ▢ 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ▢ 6 slices Bacon chopped

Instructions

• Spray the slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add the potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sour cream. Whisk the ingredients together and pour over the top of the potatoes.
• Add the shredded cheese and toss to coat.
• Cook the potatoes on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for three hours until potatoes are done.
• Stir well and top with chopped bacon before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 929mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg

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