There is something mighty comforting about a dish that asks so little and gives back so much, and this 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Amish Sisters' Feast does just that. It turns a bag of frozen crinkle-cut sweet potato fries and two pantry-friendly add-ins into a warm, hearty side with that sweet-and-savory country flavor folks around the Midwest have long loved. It is the sort of practical, filling recipe that feels right at home on a church supper table or beside a weeknight roast.
This dish fits beautifully next to baked ham, roast chicken, pork chops, or even simple meatloaf. I also like to serve it with a crisp green salad or steamed green beans to balance the sweetness, and a basket of warm biscuits makes the whole meal feel extra special.
3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Amish Sisters' Feast
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 bag (about 20 ounces) frozen crinkle-cut sweet potato fries
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Directions
1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker, then spread the frozen crinkle-cut sweet potato fries evenly across the bottom.
2. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly over the fries, then scatter the shredded cheddar across the top.
3. Cover and cook on Low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until the fries are tender and hot and the cheese is fully melted.
4. Gently stir once if you want the toppings mixed through, or leave it layered for serving. Spoon onto plates and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Add onion: A small finely chopped onion layered in with the fries brings in a little old-fashioned supper flavor and stretches the dish nicely without much extra cost.
Use pepper jack: If your family likes a touch of heat, swap the cheddar for pepper jack cheese. It melts beautifully and gives the sweet potatoes a pleasant little kick.
Keep the lid closed: Try not to lift the lid while it cooks, because slow cookers lose heat in a hurry. Letting it stay covered helps the fries soften evenly and the cheese melt properly.
Crisp it up before serving: If you want a little more texture, spoon portions under the broiler for a minute or two just before serving. That gives the cheese a bubbly top and makes the bacon even more inviting.