Variations & Tips
You can easily adjust this potato bake to suit your crowd.
For a heartier version, stir 1 to 2 cups of cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage, diced ham, or browned ground beef into the potato mixture before adding it to the slow cooker. If you prefer a bit of onion flavor, add 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion or 1/4 cup of dried minced onion to the mix. To make it creamier, stir in 1/2 to 1 cup of sour cream along with the soup and cheese.
For a different flavor profile, swap the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom or cream of celery, and use a blend of cheeses such as Colby Jack or pepper jack for a little kick. You can also sprinkle a tablespoon or two of ranch seasoning or garlic powder into the potato mixture for extra seasoning. For a slightly lighter option, use reduced-fat condensed soup and part-skim cheese, though the texture may be a bit less rich. If you need a vegetarian version, choose a meatless condensed cream soup and skip any meat add-ins.
