Here’s a Kentucky-style Crockpot Potatoes recipe—rich, creamy, and ultra-comforting, perfect as a hands-off side dish 🥔🧀
🥔 Kentucky Crockpot Potatoes
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
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900 g–1 kg (2–2½ lb) potatoes, peeled and sliced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 can (300 g / 10 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup sour cream
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2 tbsp butter, melted
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional additions (very common):
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A little garlic powder
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Chopped parsley or green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prep the crockpot
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker. -
Mix the sauce
In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings. -
Layer
Place half the potatoes and onion in the crockpot.
Spread half the sauce over the top and sprinkle with some cheese.
Repeat layers. -
Cook
Cover and cook:-
Low: 5–6 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
until potatoes are tender.
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Finish
Stir gently, sprinkle with remaining cheese, cover, and let melt for 10–15 minutes.
🍽️ Serve With
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Fried chicken or pork chops
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Meatloaf
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BBQ or holiday meals
🔥 Tips
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Slice potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate
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Don’t lift the lid too often—heat escapes
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For firmer slices, don’t stir until the end
If you want, I can:
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Make it no-soup / from scratch
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Do a lighter version
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Add bacon-free smoky flavor
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Adjust for a small crockpot