Description

This creamy, cheesy Slow Cooker Funeral Potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort food that practically makes itself! Perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or weeknight dinners, this hearty side dish gets its name from being a staple at Midwestern gatherings. The crunchy potato chip topping adds the perfect contrast to the rich, velvety potato filling.

Ingredients

Scale

1 bag (32 oz.) frozen diced potatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup kettle-cooked potato chips, crushed

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen potatoes, cream of celery soup, chopped onion, 1½ cups cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Transfer mixture to a greased slow cooker and spread evenly.
Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½-3 hours or until potatoes are tender.
During last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle crushed potato chips evenly over the top.
Let stand for 10 minutes with lid slightly vented before serving.

Notes

Tips: For extra creaminess, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream before cooking. Substitutions: Use cream of chicken or mushroom soup instead of celery. Pepper Jack cheese adds a nice kick. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave or oven.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Category: Side Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: comfort food, cheesy potatoes, potluck recipes, slow cooker sides