Description
A rich and comforting casserole featuring frozen diced potatoes cooked in a creamy blend of French onion dip, cheddar cheese soup, and sharp cheddar, all slow-cooked in a Crock Pot for a hands-off, cheesy side dish or main course.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 32 ounce bag frozen diced potatoes
- 16 ounces French onion dip
- 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of cheddar cheese soup
- 8 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot: Grease the inside of your Crock Pot with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Add Potatoes: Place the frozen diced potatoes evenly in the bottom of the Crock Pot, creating a base layer for the casserole.
- Mix the Creamy Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the French onion dip, condensed cream of cheddar cheese soup, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and butter. Stir well to create a smooth and flavorful mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the creamy mixture over the potatoes in the Crock Pot, spreading evenly to coat all the potatoes.
- Add Cheese Topping: Slice the sharp cheddar cheese into large chunks or slices and place them on top of the potato mixture.
- Cook: Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and cook on the high heat setting for 3 hours until potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted and melded into the dish.
- Serve: After cooking, stir the casserole gently to combine the melted cheese and creamy potatoes. Optionally, add cooked ground beef or sausage at this point and mix well before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate and does not include any optional ground beef or sausage additions.
- For a meatier dish, add cooked ground beef or sausage before serving.
- You can adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your preference or dietary requirements.
- Use fresh minced garlic instead of pre-minced for a stronger garlic flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
