Yesss 😌 these are pure comfort food. Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes are ridiculously easy and always disappear first. Here’s a rich, foolproof recipe with a few tasty options.
🥔 Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2½–3 lbs baby potatoes (red or gold), halved
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
(or cream of mushroom) - ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & black pepper (light—ranch is salty)
- Optional: garlic powder or minced garlic
⏲️ Instructions
1️⃣ Prep potatoes
Wash and halve potatoes (no need to peel).
2️⃣ Mix the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Ranch seasoning
- Sour cream
- Cream of soup
- Melted butter
- Optional garlic
3️⃣ Slow cook
Add potatoes to slow cooker.
Pour sauce over and stir gently to coat.
4️⃣ Cook
- LOW: 4–5 hours
- HIGH: 2½–3 hours
Potatoes should be fork-tender.
5️⃣ Add cheese
Stir in shredded cheddar during the last 20–30 minutes.
🌿 Optional Add-Ins
- Cooked bacon bits 🥓
- Chopped green onions
- Cream cheese (½ block for extra richness)
- Parmesan for sharper flavor
🔥 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook or they’ll turn mushy
- Use baby potatoes for best texture
- Stir once halfway if you can
- For crispy tops: spoon into a baking dish and broil 3–5 minutes
🥄 Serving Ideas
Perfect with:
- BBQ chicken
- Pork chops
- Meatloaf
- Holiday dinners
- Potlucks (huge hit)
If you want, I can:
- Make a lighter version
- Convert this to cheesy bacon ranch
- Do a no-soup homemade sauce
- Scale it for a crowd
Just say the word 😄
