Want a recipe that is so easy that a child can make it? Yup, get your kids into the kitchen making these simple yet amazing Crock Pot Bacon Cheese Ranch Potatoes. Not only are they simple but kids will be diving into the Crock Pot to get more and more of these wonderfully cheesy bacon ranch flavored little potatoes.
I used simple ingredients, ones that are readily available and prepared already to make this recipe super easy. Also using foil inside your Crock Pot there is not clean up! Gotta love that. These can be made all year round but would be fantastic with any BBQ meal for the spring/summer months. Kids will find great accomplishment in making this recipe from start to finish.
These Crockpot Bacon Cheese Ranch Potatoes cook up with layers of ranch dressing, bacon and cheese all in your slow cooker. Four easy ingredients and then a little garnish with paprika, sour cream and green onions. I got this idea from flipping through a new cookbook called 150 Best Recipes for Cooking in Foil by Marilyn Haugen. They had their packs to cook on a BBQ but I thought you could add more to it and have the ease of a slow cooker. They worked out great!!
Potatoes in general over the years having been getting a bad rap but they are very nutritional. The Little Potato Company potatoes have more potassium than a banana. Creamers potatoes are naturally fat-free, cholesterol-free, and only 20 calories each. They contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, potassium, fiber that provide healthy energy.
These creamer potatoes that The Little Potato Company has, no one else has. They own the exclusive rights to six varieties. They are not new potatoes but full grown potatoes all with unique flavors. They are conveniently packaged, all pre-washed and ready to be cooked. They are small so for a busy family they are perfect as they can be cooked up quickly.
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Crock Pot Bacon Cheese Ranch Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. The Little Potato Company Blushing Belles
- 1.5 lbs. The Little Potato Company Baby Boomers
- 1 pkg. 3 Tbsp. dry ranch dressing
- 12 slices 650 gm. microwave ready bacon
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese packaged grated cheese works great
- Foil
Garnishes
- Paprika
- Sour cream
- Green onions
Instructions
- Line a crock pot with foil. Two sheets are needed to cover the inside of the bowl completely. Have enough to hang over the bowl so you can cover the potatoes completely. Spray with cooking oil.
- Cook bacon on paper towels in the microwave according to the package instructions. Let cool and then chop.
- Halve or quarter the potatoes and place one third into the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle on 1/3 of the ranch dressing (about 1 Tbsp.). Top with 1/3 of the bacon and then 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers twice more. Fold the foil over top and seal.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours until potatoes are fork tender. Lift the foil package out of the slow cooker and place in a bowl. Garnish the top with paprika, green onions and sour cream. Serve immediately.
For this post we have one month of free potatoes to give away to one lucky winner from the US or Canada. The contest is open until April 23, 2016 at 12:00 am. At that time a random winner will be chosen. The winner has 48 hours to respond by email or another winner will be chosen. Good luck everyone!
Comments & Reviews
Nicole Skinner says
Could you eliminate the foil liner and just place and serve it right out of the crockpot? Serving a group of 20-25, so I may make 2 batches, I have 2 crockpots. Then just place green onions and sour cream on the side if they wish to add this.
Tara Noland says
I have not tried this and I would be worried that the potatoes would burn to the sides otherwise. If you want to try this do a trial run first.
Gina Gentry says
I can’t find these potatoes anywhere in my rural area. Can any other potatoes be used, maybe new potatoes??
Tara Noland says
That is too bad Gina as they are the best!! If need be you can substitute any potato, even a russet/yukon/white potato cut up would work.
Valerie Mallette says
The first thing I would make with little potatoes is add them to a beef stew.
Krista M says
I would make Garlic Oven Roasted Potatoes sprinkled with parmesan cheese!
Lushka Smith says
I would make some with dill and butter
Melissa R says
I’d make roasted potatoes with olive oil, garlic and Italian herbs.
joy says
i would make potato pizza ! http://www.littlepotatoes.com/en/recipes/potato-pizza/
Maritess says
I would surely try the recipe you shared on this blog: CROCK POT BACON CHEESE RANCH POTATOES.
Joel. Timmons says
Breakfast. casserole. With. Sausage. Gravy be. First. I. Make
Melissa | Persnickety Plates says
These bacon ranch potatoes look like a great place to start! I’ve never made potatoes like this in the slow cooker and they look delicious!
Nicole says
Love them boiled & then tossed with a little butter & salt – so good just on their own!
Jeffrey says
I think a potato pizza might be fun! I would use the Terrific Trio potatoes to make oven baked potato chips. They would then be spread over a pizza skin that was “painted” with olive oil and topped with caramelized onions, roasted broccoli, bacon, minced garlic, a bit of arugula, and a smoked cheddar cheese.
mongupp says
I would make roasted potatoes.
Jill says
Well here’s another recipe to add to my collection of must-tries! I might even get the grandkiddos to help.
Tara Noland says
I am so glad you like the recipe, have fun with the grandkids making this!!
Jill says
I’ve made these a few times and always get rave reviews.
Tara Noland says
Awesome, so glad you like them!!