Bacon Cheese Potatoes cooked in the crock pot until they are fork tender, cheesy and delicious! Oh and there's bacon too!
The other day I mentioned on my Walking on Sunshine Facebook page that I was trying a new recipe for Bacon Cheese Potatoes for dinner. I was pretty excited about it and shared with everyone a picture as a tease for today's post. AND a lot of my friends and followers started getting excited as well.
And I'm still pretty excited because it turned out really good. Actually better than good. And it was so easy and you make these potatoes in your CROCK POT.
You can either pre-cook your bacon or put it in raw. I have tried it both ways and like it better pre-cooked. I always cook my bacon in the oven...less mess!
Bacon Cheese Potatoes Recipe
Start layering everything in the crock pot, beginning with the potatoes, then the bacon and cheese, sprinkling with salt and pepper in between each layer.
Cover with aluminum foil and then cover with the lid to your crock pot. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 4 hours.
My crock pot cooks really fast, so after around 3 hours the potatoes were fork tender, hot and steamy.
Transfer the potatoes from the crock pot to a serving dish, top with fresh parsley or chopped green onions and get ready to enjoy the most DELICIOUS potato casserole ever.
I was really skeptical with this recipe. I did not think it would work and I will be making this again soon. I can see making this for a large group of people.
- ¼ pound bacon diced
- ½ medium onion; sliced
- 4 medium red potatoes thinly sliced
- ½ pound grated cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper; to taste
- 2 to 4 TBS butter
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Begin by lining your crock pot with aluminum foil. I sprayed my crock pot liner with non-stick cooking spray first and then lined it with the aluminum foil.
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Slice the potatoes.
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Dice the bacon, if you are adding it raw, OR dice the pre-cooked bacon.
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Start layering everything in the crock pot, beginning with the potatoes, then the bacon and cheese, sprinkling with salt and pepper; I was able to get three layers.
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Dot the top layer with the 2 tbs. of butter.
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Cover with another piece of foil AND THEN THE CROCK POT LID and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for 2 to 4 hours.
- You can either pre-cook your bacon or put it in raw. I have tried it both ways and like it better pre-cooked. I always cook my bacon in the oven...less mess!
- My crock pot cooks really fast and I always check after 2 hours and if the potatoes are fork tender, I know they're ready.
The perfect side dish to these Bacon Cheese Potatoes is BBQ Ribs.
Nicole B. says
Cheese, bacon, potatoes...YUM just can't go wrong with those ingredients. Thank you for sharing your slow cooker recipe at the #HomeMattersParty
Barb Beacham says
I made this last night and it came out great! I did not pre-cook the bacon but will do so next time! This was really good! I found your recipe through Joanne at What's On The List! Be well! ^..^
mickeydownunder says
G'day! What a warm and welcoming...be GREAT at a BBQ dish Lois!
Cheers! Joanne
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Joanne DiPalo says
OMG Lois this looks absolutely delicious. Luv it!. Thanks for sharing with FFF Potato Lovers Party!!!!! Pinned and sharing.
Joanne
Barb Beacham says
These look amazing! Why the foil?
Karen Goodman says
This recipe looks so interesting and isn’t your run of the mill potato recipe. And how can you go wrong with cheese and bacon! That’s exactly what I’m looking for in my Link Party that just opened a few minutes ago. This week on Future Expat’s Required Ingredient Link Party, we are featuring potato recipes. I hope you’ll come link up this one and any others you think others will like!
Bobbi Burleson says
Congratulations! Your dish is featured in this weeks Manic Monday Party 🙂 http://bobbiskozykitchen.blogspot.com/2013/03/manic-monday-party-28.html
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Bobbi Burleson says
Yummmmm and I love it is a crock pot recipe!! Thanks so much for sharing on Manic Monday. I will be pinning, Tweeting, and sharing on Facebook 🙂
Countrified Hicks says
My goodness this looks delicious. I have a weekly link-up that just went live a bit ago and would love for you to come and share this there!
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Tanya says
oh boy, what's not to love about cheese, po's and bacon, yum!!
SweetPepperRose says
What's not to love when BACON onion and potatoes are put together!
LOVE this and trying it.
JoAnn
Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~ says
Oh my Lois, how did I miss this before? It looks SO good and I love crock pot recipes and easy too!
I'm going to make this and when I do, I'll let you know! I have my menu in order for the next two weeks, but it is going on the next one!
And thanks for joining me for Pinned it, Made it! Monday!
Blessings,
Tammy
Lana in MI says
I have tried this and it's AWESOME!!! Add butter. 🙂
My Little Home and Garden says
Those do sound very flavourful, Lois!
Country Whispers says
Oh my those look so good.
It's going on my MUST-MAKE list!
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
They look fantastic!
Sue says
I just bought me a new crock pot, and I must try these, thanks for all the wonderful, and delicious recipes you share.
Wishing you a most blessed and Happy Mother's Day, Lois.
Love,
Sue
Maureen says
Lois,
Just how did you know that I was looking for a new side dish? Imagine these with BBQ spareribs!?! I read a recipe yesterday for a rub for meat and I plan on trying it tommorrow and grilling the pork.
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Love the hand sanitizer sign and want to make one for the restroom at church.
Hope all is well and you are finally rid of what ever your stomache problem was.
Maureen
Thistle Cove Farm says
This looks perfect...I adore using my crockpot...love having a meal ready at the end of the day when I'm about ready to drop.
Supper is my most difficult meal; I'm always exhausted and settle for a PB&J sandwich or cheese & cracker.
My Journey With Candida says
I just unthawed some bacon... I am going to have to make these tomorrow. My Hubs loves potatoes and bacon, but I have never made them together for him. Thanks for the recipe
Catherine says
Dear Lois, These potatoes sound delish!!
What could be better than bacon, potatoes and cheese put together.
I want to wish you a wonderful Mother's Day weekend.
Thank you for your visit. I always look forward to them. Blessings dear friend. Catherine xoxo
BlueShell says
I WAS on a diet!!!
Not any more...
Yummy!
BShell
Blondee says
Those look incredible!
Debra says
I actually think I am going to go make this right now. I was looking for something to make in the crockpot!
Sharon says
That sure does look yummy and I am going to try it for sure.
Thank you for sharing this.
Hugs
Debbie says
This sounds wonderful and pretty easy to whip up too. Hope you have a good day!
allisamazing says
Oh, these look delicious and I love that they are done in the crockpot. I have to try this recipe.
April says
Cheese, bacon, and potatoes...three of my favorite things!
Cranberry Morning says
Looks scrumptious! I'm sure Kevin would love it...but I'm not sure why the aluminum foil is needed. ?
Jill says
Those look so good!