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Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Load the Crock Pot
- Add potatoes, chicken broth, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and ranch seasoning to your crock pot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Step 2: Make It Creamy
- Once the potatoes are soft, stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream.
- Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash some of the potatoes for a thicker consistency while leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add the crumbled bacon and stir well.
Step 3: Make the Cheese Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, and green onions.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
- Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of the cheese dressing.
- Garnish with extra bacon bits, shredded cheese, or chives for added flavor.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers for the ultimate cozy meal.
Tips & Variations
🧀 Love extra cheese? Stir in more cheddar or top with a sprinkle of Parmesan for even more cheesy goodness.
🌶 Want a little heat? Add a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
🥓 Make it even heartier – Stir in cooked shredded chicken or ham for extra protein.
🥦 Add some greens – Toss in a handful of baby spinach or broccoli florets during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Final Thoughts
This Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup with Cheese Dressing is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! Whether you’re making it for a cozy family dinner, meal prep, or a potluck, this soup is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Try it once, and you’ll see why it’s called crack potato soup—because you’ll be coming back for more! 🍲🧀🥓
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