Crockpot Bacon Cheese Potatoes are my family’s favorite! You will love how easy this recipe is to prepare with the combination of Bacon, Cheese, and Potatoes. It is a keeper!
Crockpot Bacon Cheese Potatoes are hands down the most requested recipe that I make. Using the foil and precooking your bacon are two keys to the success of this recipe. I have updated this recipe several times with tricks and tips and so by reading some of the comments below NOW you will find this recipe works really well. We love to use our programmable crockpot for this recipe.
My family loves potatoes and since I found out I have Celiac Disease I use them as a staple in our house. I love Crockpot Bacon Cheese Potatoes because this recipe is so easy to prepare and no one realizes it. This recipe is naturally Gluten Free (just be sure your ingredients are). I personally use hormel bacon (Natural).
I like to serve it with Country Bob’s Grilled Pork Chops and Sauteed Mushrooms, Squash and Zucchini and Sour Cream Rolls
Use this tip on cooking your bacon in the oven to keep it crispy.
Crockpot Bacon Cheese Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound bacon diced - I bake it first in the oven so that it is "done" and browned then I dice it and place in the crock pot.
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 6 - 8 red potatoes quartered (thinly sliced if using regular potatoes or if you use a new potato then halve)
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese thinly sliced (shredded is fine)
- salt and pepper
- butter
- Green Onions optional
Instructions
- Line crockpot with foil, leaving enough to cover the potatoes when finished - this will help to not stick and to steam the potatoes.
- Layer half each of the bacon, onions, potatoes and cheese in crockpot. Season to taste with salt and pepper and dot with (real) butter.
- Repeat layers of bacon, onions, potatoes and cheese. Dot with butter.
- Cover with remaining foil.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
Recipe Notes
Do not use as much onion if using green onions. I only used a 1/2 an onion.
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Tera
March 16, 2012 at 7:54 amI sent you a message to be invited. Please and thank you 🙂
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
March 16, 2012 at 6:39 pmInvited you 🙂
Mara F.
March 16, 2012 at 7:37 pmIs it necessary to line the crockpot and cover the potatoes with foil? What is the reason for the foil? Thanks!
Tina
March 17, 2012 at 10:24 amI’m wondering the same thing. Why the foil if it’s in a crockpot? Either way it looks delicious.
Tina
March 18, 2012 at 1:02 pmThank you, Melissa. I often crunch up aluminum foil when I’m reheating something fried in the oven, as the valleys let the fat drain so the fries, chicken, or whatever, don’t sit in it and get all greasy.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
August 31, 2012 at 3:01 pmI do use aluminum foil for the the reason that it helped them to not be soggy.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 12, 2012 at 9:28 pmTo keep the potatoes crispy.
lisa l
March 16, 2012 at 11:48 pmLooks yummy I have sciatica. Hope it’s good for me.
melissa v
March 18, 2012 at 11:36 amI believe the foil gives the potatoes that “fried” outside, so they don’t turn to mush. You can use similar technique with chicken drums too by crunching up foil and putting it on bottom of crock pot before you place the drums in.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 12, 2012 at 9:29 pmYep! Love this method of cooking them – so easy!
julie
March 18, 2012 at 11:41 amI believe the foil helps seal it, so it somewhat acts as a steamer. I made these last weekend and they were fantastic!! And another good thing about the foil: saves a lot of time on cleanup!!!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 12, 2012 at 9:30 pmSo true 🙂
Danielle
March 18, 2012 at 9:53 pmSilly question, do you cook the bacon before adding to crock pot?
Thanks
A
March 22, 2012 at 2:38 pmI’m wondering the same???
Miranda
September 23, 2012 at 3:41 pmI fried the bacon crisp before layer. The recipe says that she bakes it, so same difference, just probably a little healtier (if that’s possible with bacon) to do in the oven rather then skillet
Nikki
September 29, 2012 at 11:58 pmHaha! I don’t think that we can make it healthier…but it cooks pretty fast, and your house doesn’t smell like bacon for the rest of the day!
Vicki
March 19, 2012 at 10:29 amI was wondering about the bacon also, do you fry it first?
Sassy
March 19, 2012 at 9:27 pmIs the bacon uncooked or cooked
Erica
March 22, 2012 at 6:42 pmWondering about the bacon too?? I’m assuming it’s cooked
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
March 31, 2012 at 5:02 pmCooked first 🙂
Trina
March 22, 2012 at 9:24 pmIf I fry the bacon first, I will eat it all…………..oh my goodness.
Dee
March 23, 2012 at 7:35 pmI was wondering about the bacon too. Is it cooked or uncooked when you add it to the crockpot? Also, can I cook it on high for less hours? If so, how many hours?
Summer
March 23, 2012 at 7:47 pmjust wondering about the bacon, in the crockpot bacon and cheese potatoes. If it needs frying before put in the pot! thanx
Jenny
March 23, 2012 at 9:35 pmI made this exactly as instructed and the potatoes were all soggy and discolored when finished! What went wrong?
Jen
March 26, 2012 at 4:48 pmMine come out like this too! It was disgusting! Still not sure what went wrong…………??
Becky
March 27, 2012 at 11:05 pmGlad I’m not the only one! I made these last week and they came out horrible! No one in my family would even try them!
Karen
May 26, 2012 at 4:24 pmI made this for mothers day and it was great…i used the small ukon gold potato’s and i boiled them first due to lack of time and also precooked the bacon. I layered a lot. having the foil also helped with the cheese not sticking to the crock pot. They were delicious.
Jenny
February 2, 2013 at 11:34 amLooks like the recipe has been explained further and modified for better results. I’ll try it again!
Janice
March 24, 2012 at 7:04 amDef. cook the bacon first or it will just be a limp mess. I would guess this is not a photo of the actual thing she made? Because I’ve never had anything come out of the crockpot looking roasted like that.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
March 26, 2012 at 12:23 amI have updated the post to reflect that you can use new potatoes as well, cut in 1/2.
Alice
March 25, 2012 at 2:03 pmGreat Recipe! We’re vegeterians. I substituted with Veggie Bacon and Olivia Spread. It didn’t take quite as long to cook. Thanks!
Melissa @ Stockpiling Moms
March 26, 2012 at 12:01 amI baked my bacon in the oven so that it was crispy and more brown before adding it to the crockpot.
Kate Larson
March 26, 2012 at 6:37 pmI made these, they were kind of gray in color and didn’t look like the picture but they were delicious!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 12, 2012 at 9:28 pmDid you use the foil?
Kelly
April 2, 2012 at 5:14 pmCan you bake this instead?
It looks delicious in the pic, and I’d really like to get the roasted texture!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
April 21, 2012 at 12:55 pmSure you can – it is just the ease of the crockpot 🙂
kristen
April 3, 2012 at 7:26 pmDo you really need to cook them for 10-12 hours on low? doesn’t that seem like a long time for potatoes….
Janet
April 7, 2012 at 9:18 amThese were awful. 10-12 hours for potatoes and cheese is a ridiculous amount of time even on low. I only cook beef for 6 hours MAX! They were completely burned and the cheese was altogether gone! What a waste of ingredients and time. I may try these in the oven sprinkling cheese and chives at the end.
Chelsey
December 27, 2012 at 12:07 pmIt says to cook for ***4-6*** hours on LOW. 10-12 hours is twice as long as her recipe states.
janet
February 2, 2013 at 12:46 amThe original recipe said 10-12 hours. She changed it to 4-6 hrs
Sylvia
April 7, 2012 at 12:31 pmI made these, but changed them up a bit and they came out delish. My motto – I’ve never met a recipe I couldn’t change.
Dice & cook the bacon until crispy (set aside) and use a small amount the bacon fat to sautee the onions med-low until soft and caramel colored. I also threw a minced garlic clove in with the onions. Toss the onions and cut potatoes together with 1 tbls. flavored olive oil; I used Roasted Garlic. Salt & pepper to taste. I did use the foil method, which worked great. Cook for about 3 to 3 1/2 hours (depending on how thick you cut the potatoes). About 15-20 minutes before you serve open up the foil and cover potatoes with sliced or grated cheese; I used colby jack. Don’t close up the foil again or the cheese will just stick to it. Replace lid on crock pot to allow cheese to melted. Serve with the reserved bacon pieces and chives or green onions on top.
If you decide to try making the recipe this way…I think you will like the outcome. My family’s remark – “It’s a do over”. It’s their way of saying to make it again.
Jen
May 16, 2012 at 6:51 pmThese look amazing in the pics – but mine came out gross and discolored. 12 hours, even on low, is wayyyyyy tooooo long. Well, for my crockpot anyways (6 Qt Rival Smart-Pot). I will try Sylvia’s recommendations next time. Def don’t add cheese or green onions until last. Oh well…
Sylvia
May 17, 2012 at 7:56 pmI thought I had added this, but can’t see the post anymore. These should be cooked on “high”.
Jen…If you do make these again, please do try my modifications. I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Lisa
May 18, 2012 at 2:12 pmSylvia, so you cooked them on high for the 3-3.5 hours? I did it on low and it took about 4 .5 hours. I will have to try the high next time to see if they get “crisper”
Sylvia
May 18, 2012 at 2:44 pmLisa~ There was some nice browing of the potatoes closest to the foil, but I haven’t figured out a way to get a good “crunch”, which is one reason I add the bacon as a topping. Besides…I don’t like soggy bacon, which is what happens if you add the bacon in the beginning. =)
Alison
April 17, 2012 at 8:02 pmLoved meeting you at Nourished, Melissa! And these potatoes look really, really good. I can’t wait to try them! =)
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
April 21, 2012 at 12:55 pmThank so much – so nice to meet you too!
Lisa
May 17, 2012 at 8:02 amI made this last night with our dinner and it was very good. I read all the reviews and started to think it wouldn’t be good but I took the tips the reviewers left, especially Sylvia’s and it turned out. The foil is necessary (I was skeptical) and the plus was it made it easier to clean up. I used the small red potatoes and cut the bigger ones in half. I did find some discoloration but not a lot and it didn’t take from the taste. The caramelized onion and bacon was wonderful with the potatoes. I added garlic also. I didn’t add the cheese till the last twenty minutes as Sylvia suggested and left the foil open and the lid cracked. It’s a “make again” dish here!
Sylvia
May 17, 2012 at 7:58 pmGlad these worked out for you Lisa! I meant to mention the slight discoloration, but it really doesn’t take away from the dish. Happy cooking. =)
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 12, 2012 at 9:35 pmThanks Sylvia!
Lucy Yuriko Pelliser
June 6, 2012 at 11:22 pmI loved the recipe…surely I’ll cook this sooner. But…its really necessary 10 to 12 hours to cook the potatoes???? Its too long…I am not sure of it.
Thanks for responding.
Lucy
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
September 12, 2012 at 9:33 pmI agree – I would check it at 8 hours the first time you make it (this is on low)
sara
August 18, 2012 at 6:58 pmI have tried this and its amazing but we didnt use the crockpot!!
we put it on the top rac of the grill for about 30 to 45 mins and they were amazing!!! I also do a similar one put with potatoes carrots and onion seasoned and buttered!!! both amazing!!!!
Stephanie P
August 28, 2012 at 9:17 pmJust finished eating this. Followed recipe, except doubled the potatoes, and didn’t precook the bacon chunks so the bacon fat flavor could mingle with the potatoes and onions. Turned out great. Looked great. I also used a crockpot liner along with the foil, which I think helped keep moisture in. Very good!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
August 28, 2012 at 11:39 pmThanks! So glad you liked it!
Louise Price
October 12, 2012 at 7:24 pmQuestion: Instead of aluminum foil, couldn’t you use a crockpot liner to line the pot?
Heather
October 24, 2012 at 9:07 pmI just tasted my potatoes and they are good. I did change some things. Other then adding a wadded up layer of foil, i also poked holes in the second layer. Then I only put one medium red onion and the potatoes in for 3 hours on high. After, i added everything else after i switched the setting it to warm. It is worth making again.
Amanda
November 4, 2012 at 6:20 amThanks for the recipe! I have a question regarding the cheese. On the directions it list to layer (last) bacon, onions, potatoes, and cheese, and to dot with butter. After it states to to add cheese in the last 20 -30 minutes. Do I do both or was this a typo? Thanks 🙂
Angie
December 26, 2012 at 9:47 amI made this a couple days ago and my family devoured it. I baked the bacon in the oven before adding it to the crockpot. I did use the foil just as the recipe suggested. I’m thankful I did because it was a breeze to clean up afterwards and the potatoes and cheese got a little crispy along the edges which I liked. Next time I think I will add a little garlic for some extra flavor. I did make more layers of cheese bacon and potatoes. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.
ClaudiaAnn
February 2, 2013 at 12:09 amWhat are the white chunks on top? Cream cheese?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
February 28, 2013 at 6:15 pmButter
Natasha
February 28, 2013 at 8:39 amI tried to make these and didn’t have a lot of time so I cooked them on low instead of high. After two and a half hours the cheese was completely melted but the potatoes were t cooked at ALL. we ended up having to take them out and fry them.
Grace
February 11, 2015 at 9:07 pmI tried this recipe and found that the potatoes needed at least 8 hours on high to be cooked all the way through.
Linda
March 26, 2013 at 3:53 pmI have made these several times but I am a griller! I follow the recipe but I put them in a roasting pan, cover with foil, and cook on the B-B-Q grill for a few hours. They are so fantastic! I am making them for Easter with ribs! Every time I make them I increase the amount but I have still never had any leftovers. That is how good they are!
debbie
April 5, 2013 at 11:50 amI am thinking of trying this but can i baked in the oven in a 9×13 cake pan? If so what is the oven temp & for how long?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
June 12, 2013 at 10:00 amFor sure you can! I would try it at 400 for an hour.
Susan
June 30, 2013 at 8:30 amCheese + bacon + potatoes = yummy. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday. Pinning now.
Debbie
July 29, 2013 at 1:15 pmCooking now…I’ll come back later to let you know how it turned out!
Debbie
July 29, 2013 at 7:41 pmGood; but, didn’t live up to my expectations.
Heather
November 4, 2013 at 11:01 pmI tried these, but didn’t follow the recipe exactly. I need to try again and certainly will. Put them in the oven to finish cooking, but then overcooked the cheese. I still have my hopes up!
Kayla
December 29, 2013 at 6:28 pmI made this last week and my boyfriend loved it. To us it wasn’t quite enough meat tho. I made it today and I add chicken in it and it made it so much better. We also used applewood bacon and the flavor that brings to it is amazing.
Neel
January 23, 2014 at 1:30 pmDo you cover everything with the foil while it is cooking? I understand lining the pot with the foil but don’t understand leaving some to put on top?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
June 13, 2014 at 11:28 pmSteaming it so to speak is why you use the foil on top 🙂
Michele Ash
January 24, 2015 at 10:13 pmOMG! I Absolutely LOVE your recipe for Crockpot Bacon Cheesy Potatoes!!! We are big potato fans in our house! I know that my family will enjoy these! I’m going to check my potato count and I think I just might be making this tomorrow!!! I can’t wait! It looks so yummy!!! Thanks so very much for sharing this recipe with all of us! I for one truly do appreciate it!!!! Thanks again, Michele 🙂
Patricialynn
February 5, 2015 at 5:52 amLooks delicious 🙂
joyce croft
March 11, 2015 at 2:21 amCould you tell me what size was the crock pot that you used
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
March 11, 2015 at 7:13 pm5 Qt.
joyce croft
March 16, 2015 at 3:14 amThank you Melissa
Pat
August 11, 2017 at 1:38 pmCould this recipe be frozen?
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
August 12, 2017 at 5:26 pmI am not sure but check these out – https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/category/freezer/
Colleen
October 23, 2018 at 10:42 amI love potatoes and I love my crock pot. Best of both worlds in this recipe!