On busy days, when you could use a helping hand in the kitchen, pull out your slow cooker and make these Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes in a cinch. Hash brown potatoes, sweet onion and colby-jack cheese smothered with a velvety sauce will cook to perfection while you go about your daily tasks. Add diced ham and it becomes a one dish meal sure to satisfy after a hectic day.

Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes in a bowl

Easy Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes Recipe

I have been known to refer to my slow cooker a my “personal chef.” While I’m busy running errands and taking care of my family’s needs and daily work tasks, my slow cooker is simmering away all day in the kitchen. There’s nothing quite like coming home to a dish that’s ready for you when you’re ready to eat plus, the house smells inviting, too. You can use slow cookers to make a Sunday dinner worthy slow cooked roast or a cheesy lasagna for your next Italian night. A crockpot cheesy salsa chicken for Mexican night and your Easter ham slow cooks beautifully, too.

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How to Make the Best Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

These delectable Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes will compliment most any entrée that goes well with potatoes as a side kick. When paired with dishes like oven barbecue chicken breasts and grilled chili rubbed skirt steak it will turn your meal into a homemade feast for your family and friends to enjoy.

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes: One 30 ounce package of frozen hash brown potatoes thawed, one can cream of potato soup, one can cream of celery soup, melted butter, sour cream, chicken broth, one 0.4 oz package of Hidden Valley dry Ranch dressing mix, garlic salt, black pepper, shredded colby jack cheese, diced onion and sliced green onion or garnishing.
Kitchen gadgets you’ll need: A 6 quart or similar size slow cooker, mixing bowl, whisk, sharp knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, a cheese grater, large silicone spatula.
The hash brown potatoes used in this recipe should be thawed prior to mixing with the remaining ingredients.
You can use a smaller slow cooker for this recipe but please note it may take longer to cook so adjust accordingly.
You can use another flavor of cheese in the same amount to suit your taste.
You can fully assemble these Cheesy Ranch Potatoes one day in advance, then cover and chill. This is assuming you have a removable crock that can be stored separately from the heating element portion. When doing so allow it time (20 minutes or so) on the counter for the crock to warm before heating it in the slow cooker. Reference your appliances manufacturer’s recommendation regarding best safety practices specific to the appliance you’ll be using.
Store leftover Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat leftovers in single serving portions in the microwave.

More Southern Slow Cooker Recipes to Make

Slow cookers have dinner simmering while you go about your day. It doesn’t get any better than that. Other crockpot and slow cooker recipes to try:

Comfort filled Slow Cooked Roast with Creamy Mushroom Gravy.
Slow Cooked Triple Meat Lasagna is an Italian feast.
For the holidays Slow Cooked Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham.
Slow Cooked Cheesy Salsa Chicken for fiesta night at home.
Crockpot Chicken and Dressing Casserole is a family friendly feast.
Honey Garlic Slow Cooked Meatballs from The Chunky Chef.

Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes in a slow cooker garnished with green onion

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