Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Potatoes

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These Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Potatoes are one of the best easy crock pot recipes.

If you’re a regular reader of It Is a Keeper, you know I love my slow cooker.  It’s one of the hardest working appliances I have.

It’s a life saver on busy days because I can just toss in the ingredients, turn it on and walk away.  Some of my favorite easy crock pot recipes are Slow Cooker Lasagna, Balsamic Beef and Sticky Chicken.

But, did you know that you that you can made side dishes in your slow cooker?  You most certainly can!

If you’re looking for a quick and easy crock pot recipe, look no further than these Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Potatoes.

The recipe starts with Crystal Farms Simply Potatoes.  I found them in the refrigerated aisle of my grocery store (near the dairy aisle).   Simply Potatoes are fresh potatoes and onion (never frozen) and made with real ingredients.  The best part is, you don’t have to peel or shred them.  The hard work is done for you.

All you need to do is add the potatoes to your slow cooker, mix in salt, pepper, ranch seasoning, prepared bacon and cheese, cover and cook.  It’s that easy!

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Easy Crock Pot Recipes: Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Potatoes

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4.67 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Potatoes

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time8 hrs

Total Time8 hrs 5 mins

Course: Main Dish

Servings: 4

Author: Christina Hitchcock

Ingredients

• 1 oz package Simply Potatoes - 20
• 1 tablespoon dry Ranch salad dressing seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon - crumbled
• 1/2  cup cheddar cheese - shredded (divided)
• 1/4 cup green onions - chopped

Instructions

• Line slow cooker with foil, leaving some to overhang on the sides.
• Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Place potatoes in the slow cooker.
• Add ranch seasoning, salt, pepper and bacon; stir to combine.
• Top with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
• Fold foil over top of the potatoes and place lid on slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
• When finished cooking, top with remaining cheese and green onions; replace cover and cook for 10-20 minutes more.

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