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Ranch Potato Party Bake (Slow Cooker). Frozen potato chunks slow-cook in a rich, creamy ranch sauce with melty cheddar cheese piled on top — no oven, no stress! This easy dump-and-go side dish is perfect for summer cookouts, school parties, or any family gathering. Just mix, layer, and let your slow cooker do all the work while you have fun!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen seasoned potato wedges (no thawing needed)
- 1 cups cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz can)
- 1.5 cups sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (mixed into potatoes)
- 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sprinkled on top)
Ranch Potato Party Bake: Method
1. Grease the slow cooker
Spray the inside of a big oval slow cooker (5–6 quarts) with cooking spray or rub some butter all around so nothing sticks to the bottom or sides.
2. Mix the creamy sauce
In a bowl, stir together 1 cups cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz can), 1.5 cups sour cream, and 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz) until everything is smooth and thick — kind of like pudding!
3. Add the frozen potatoes
Pour 2 pounds frozen seasoned potato wedges (no thawing needed) straight into the slow cooker. No need to thaw them — frozen is totally fine!
4. Pour sauce over potatoes
Spoon the creamy ranch sauce right over the potato wedges. Gently stir everything together inside the cooker so every single piece gets coated.
5. Stir in the first batch of cheese
Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (mixed into potatoes) and mix it in, pushing the cheese down between the potato layers for extra cheesy goodness in every bite.
6. Top with more cheese
Sprinkle 1 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sprinkled on top) evenly across the top. This is what makes that gorgeous bubbly, golden cheese crust!
7. Cook low and slow
Put the lid on and cook on HIGH for 3–240 minutes or LOW for 6–7 hours. The potatoes will get super soft, and the edges will turn golden and bubbly. Try really hard not to lift the lid — it lets out heat and slows everything down!
8. Switch to warm and serve
Once the cheese on top is melted and lightly browned, switch the slow cooker to WARM. Give the edges a little stir for extra gooey bits, then scoop out big spoonfuls while it’s hot and steamy!
