Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Crockpot)

Step 1/4

• ⅞ lbs potatoes

• potato masher
• pot
• colander
• Crockpot

Cut the potatoes into cubes. Add them to a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil and set a timer for 20 minutes. The potatoes should be soft. Drain the water. Mash them into your desired consistency and place them in the crockpot.

Step 2/4

• ⅓ cups chicken broth
• ⅛ gallon milk
• ½ cups heavy cream
• ⅛ stick butter

Turn the crockpot on high. Stir the milk, chicken broth, and heavy cream into the potatoes. Stir until combined. Add the butter. Let cook for 2 hours while stirring occasionally.

Step 3/4

• ⅓ cups sharp cheddar cheese
• ⅛ cup mild cheddar cheese
• ⅞ American cheese slices
• ⅛ cup real bacon bits

Add the cheeses and bacon bits and stir until incorporated. Let cook for 1 hour while stirring occasionally.

Step 4/4

• ⅓ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
• ⅛ tsp chives
• ⅛ cup green onion
• ⅛ cup sour cream

Fold in sour cream, chives, green onion, salt, and pepper. Turn crockpot on warm, and serve. Leftovers can be frozen.

Enjoy your meal!