A cheesy, indulgent crowd-pleaser.

Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes transforms humble spuds into a luscious, indulgent delight. Tender chunks of potatoes wallow in a velvety blend of melted cheddar, sour cream, and creamy sauce, creating a rich and savory base. Fragrant onions and crispy bacon crumbles add layers of flavor, while a slow cook in the crockpot allows the ingredients to meld into creamy perfection. Topped with a golden crown of crushed cornflakes and a little more bacon and or chives, this dish emerges as the epitome of comfort. Each spoonful unveils a swoosh of textures, from the creamy potatoes to the crunchy topping, delivering sheer culinary yumminess.

Ingredients

• 6 cups of peeled and diced potatoes (about 1/2-inch chunks) or 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded or cubed hash browns, thawed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) cheddar cheese soup
• 1 pint of sour cream
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 5-6 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled (optional), reserve 2 strips, crumbled (for topping)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cornflakes, crushed (for topping) (optional)
• Additional melted butter (about 1/4 cup, for topping)
• Chives, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat crockpot
   • Grease the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix ingredients
   • In a large bowl, combine potatoes, melted butter, condensed cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, chopped onion, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon if using, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Layer in crockpot
   • Transfer the mixture into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
4. Prepare topping
   • In a separate bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with melted butter.
5. Top the potatoes
   • Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the potato mixture in the slow cooker.
6. Cook
   • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours if using raw potatoes. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours if using hashbrowns (or until the potatoes are tender and the edges are golden).
7. Serve
   • Once cooked, sprinkle with reserved bacon and chives (both optional). Serve the cheesy potatoes directly from the slow cooker.

These Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes make a fantastic side dish for potlucks, holidays, or any gathering. The combination of creamy, cheesy potatoes with a crispy cornflake topping and bacon bling is sure to be a hit.

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