Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish French Onion Potatoes

🧾 Ingredients

• 2½–3 lbs (about 1.1–1.4 kg) potatoes, thinly sliced (Yukon Gold or russet work well)
• 1 packet (1 oz) French onion soup mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 can (10.5 oz / ~300 g) cream of mushroom soup
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

🔪 Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes
   Wash, peel (optional), and thinly slice the potatoes (about ⅛–¼ inch thick).
2. Mix the sauce
   In a bowl, combine the French onion soup mix, sour cream, and cream of mushroom soup until smooth.
3. Layer in slow cooker
   Lightly grease your slow cooker. Add a layer of potatoes, then spread some of the sauce over them. Repeat layers until everything is used.
4. Add cheese
   Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top (or between layers if you prefer extra cheesiness throughout).
5. Cook
   • LOW: 6–7 hours
   • HIGH: 3–4 hours
     Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork.
6. Serve
   Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to thicken slightly.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add sliced onions or sautéed onions for deeper flavor.
• Mix in cooked bacon bits for a smoky twist.
• Swap cheddar for Gruyère for a more classic French onion flavor.
• For a crispier top, transfer to an oven-safe dish and broil for a few minutes at the end.