These 5-ingredient slow cooker Amish gathering potatoes are the kind of easy, cozy side dish that fits right into a busy weeknight or a casual family get-together. Using raw whole baby dutch yellow potatoes keeps prep simple while the slow cooker does the work, and the finished dish comes out rich, tender, and comforting in that classic potluck-style way people always go back for seconds.
Serve these potatoes alongside baked ham, roast chicken, meatloaf, or pork chops for a hearty meal. They also work well on a holiday table with green beans, a crisp salad, or buttered corn, and if you're bringing them to a gathering, a spoonful next to pulled pork or barbecue chicken is especially good.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Amish Gathering Potatoes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 pounds raw whole baby dutch yellow potatoes, washed
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions
1. Wash the baby dutch yellow potatoes well and add them whole to the bottom of a lightly greased slow cooker.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
3. Spoon the mixture evenly over the potatoes, then sprinkle in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving a little for the top if you like.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top, cover for a few more minutes until melted, then serve warm.
Variations & Tips
Add onion flavor: If you want a little extra savory depth, stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped onion or a spoonful of onion powder with the sauce mixture. It gives the dish more of that classic casserole flavor without adding much work.
Make it extra cheesy: For a richer finish, swap some of the cheddar for Monterey Jack or Colby Jack. You can also broil a spooned portion for a minute or two in an oven-safe dish if you want bubbly browned cheese on top.
Use it for meal prep: Cook the bacon ahead of time and wash the potatoes the night before so everything is ready to dump into the slow cooker in the morning. This is one of those recipes that makes a workday dinner feel a lot easier.
Check potato size: If some baby potatoes are much larger than others, halve only the biggest ones so everything cooks evenly. Keeping most of them whole gives the dish its hearty texture and nice presentation.
Try a different soup base: Cream of mushroom or cream of celery both work well if that’s what you have in the pantry. The flavor will change slightly, but the dish will still come out creamy, comforting, and perfect for sharing.