These 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Amish Friendship Potatoes are the kind of easy comfort food recipe that saves busy weeknights and still feels special enough to bring to a potluck or family dinner. Inspired by the creamy, cheesy potato casseroles often shared at church suppers and Midwest gatherings, this shortcut version uses canned diced potatoes to cut down on prep without losing that rich, cozy flavor everyone loves.
Serve these potatoes alongside baked ham, roast chicken, pork chops, or simple grilled sausage for an easy dinner. They also fit right in on a holiday table with green beans, a crisp side salad, or buttered corn, and they are especially good with something savory that balances their creamy, cheesy texture.
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Amish Friendship Potatoes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 cans (15 ounces each) diced potatoes, drained
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 small onion, finely chopped
Directions
1. Lightly grease the slow cooker insert. Add the drained diced potatoes to the crock, then scatter the chopped onion over the top.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar until well combined.
3. Spoon the mixture over the potatoes and onion in the slow cooker, then gently stir just enough to coat everything evenly.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the potatoes are hot and the onion is tender.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar over the top, cover for 10 to 15 minutes until melted, then serve warm.
Variations & Tips
Make It Extra Cheesy: If your family loves a richer casserole-style potato dish, add an extra 1/2 to 1 cup of shredded cheddar. Stir some into the mixture and save a little for the top so you get that nice melted finish.
Swap the Soup: Cream of mushroom or cream of celery both work well here if that is what you have in the pantry. It changes the flavor slightly but still keeps the recipe creamy and easy.
Add a Crunchy Topping: For more of a classic potluck feel, transfer the cooked potatoes to a baking dish, top with crushed buttery crackers, and broil for a couple of minutes before serving. That little bit of crunch makes the soft, creamy potatoes even better.
Meal Prep Tip: Since the potatoes are already cooked, this recipe is mostly about heating and blending flavors, which makes it forgiving on timing. You can mix everything the night before, store it covered in the refrigerator, and start the slow cooker the next day.
Season to Taste: Depending on your cheese and soup, you may want a little black pepper or a pinch of garlic powder. Taste before serving and adjust if needed, especially if you are pairing it with simply seasoned meat.