Crock Pot Crack Potato (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Warm, creamy potatoes with cheese, bacon, and ranch seasoning slow-cooked for a cozy meal.
# Ingredients List:
→ Vegetables
01 -
6 cups peeled and diced potatoes
→ Dairy
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 -
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
→ Meat
04 -
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
→ Seasonings
05 -
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
→ Liquids
08 -
4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
# How to Make It:
01 -
Peel and cut potatoes into evenly sized cubes.
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Place diced potatoes in the crock pot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the potatoes, then add shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
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Pour chicken or vegetable broth over the layered ingredients, covering them completely.
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Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until potatoes are tender.
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Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper as needed. For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree part or all of the soup.
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Serve hot with optional garnishes such as extra shredded cheese, bacon bits, or chopped green onions.
# Extra Information:
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For a vegetarian option, omit bacon and use vegetable broth. Adjust broth quantity or partially blend potatoes to thicken soup.