This potato bake slow cooker recipe is creamy, easy, and full of flavour. Just add everything to the slow cooker and let it do the work. Includes oven-finish option for a golden cheesy top.
Have you ever wondered if you can make potato bake in the slow cooker?
Because I did… and I had to try it for myself.
And honestly? It works. Like, really works.
It’s creamy, full of flavour, and one of those recipes that feels a little bit too easy for how good it turns out. I’ve made it a couple of different ways now, depending on how much effort I have in me that day.
You can serve it straight from the slow cooker (not the prettiest, but still delicious), or finish it in the oven with a golden, cheesy top if you want that classic potato bake vibe.
Either way, it’s a winner.
Why you’ll love this recipe
• That French onion soup mix does all the heavy lifting
• It’s so easy. Just dump, stir, and walk away
• Minimal prep. No layering required
• Perfect for busy days when you don’t want to think about dinner
• Super creamy and full of flavour
• Flexible. You can keep it simple or fancy it up at the end
• Feeds a crowd without blowing the budget
How to make potato bake in the slow cooker
- Prep your potatoes
Peel and chop your potatoes into chunks or thick slices. No need to be perfect here, rustic works just fine.
- Add everything to the slow cooker
Place the potatoes, cream, French onion soup mix, and chopped bacon into your slow cooker.
Give everything a really good stir so the potatoes are coated in that creamy mixture.
- Cook low and slow
Pop the lid on and cook:
High: 4 hours
Low: 6 to 8 hours
The potatoes should be soft, tender, and full of flavour.
- Choose your finish (easy or fancy)
Option 1: Easy (straight from the slow cooker)
Stir through your cheese and leave it for about 10 minutes until melted.
Done. Serve it up just like that.
Option 2: Golden cheesy top (the classic finish)
Transfer the potato mixture into a baking dish.
Top with cheese and bake at 180ºC for 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy
Scoop it up while it’s hot and creamy. It’s perfect as a side dish or honestly… just eat it on its own. No judgement.
Potato bake in the slow cooker (easy, creamy and so good)
Ingredients
- 1.5kg potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 600ml cream
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 250g bacon, chopped
- Cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Add the potatoes, cream, French onion soup mix, and bacon to the slow cooker.
- Stir well to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6–8 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- To finish:
- Stir through cheese and leave for 10 minutes until melted, OR
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake at 180ºC for 15 minutes until golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
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