• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Together as Family

  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Easy Meal Plans
  • Meet My Family
  • Contact
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Meet My Family
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipe Index
    • Meet My Family
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes

    Published : November 27, 2018 Updated : March 10, 2021 by Together As Family 26 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe Print Recipe

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes | Ranch Potatoes | Side Dish Recipe | Potato Recipe | Ranch potatoes made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients. Tender, creamy potato chunks seasoned with ranch seasoning mix make for the perfect side dish to any dinner. #sidedish #potatorecipe #recipeoftheday #ranchpotatoes

    RANCH POTATOES

    This recipe for slow cooker ranch potatoes was one of the first recipes I posted on the blog. I've made it countless times since and knew I needed to update it and republish it so it can be seen.

    After 3 ½ years of blogging it's easy for recipes to get lost in the mix so I keep trying to get some of them updated. 

    Original post and recipe is below. Enjoy friends and I hope you get the chance to make these.

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes | Ranch Potatoes | Side Dish Recipe | Potato Recipe | Ranch potatoes made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients. Tender, creamy potato chunks seasoned with ranch seasoning mix make for the perfect side dish to any dinner. #sidedish #potatorecipe #recipeoftheday #ranchpotatoes

    These potatoes! I am literally obsessed with these things at the moment. Very rarely do I make something for dinner and my little family of 5 (well, technically 4 eaters because of the baby) polishes off the entire thing.

    These potatoes were an exception to that. We. Ate. Them. All!! Normally we have leftovers from dinner the night before and my husband will take it to work for lunch, but not this time!

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes | Ranch Potatoes | Side Dish Recipe | Potato Recipe | Ranch potatoes made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients. Tender, creamy potato chunks seasoned with ranch seasoning mix make for the perfect side dish to any dinner. #sidedish #potatorecipe #recipeoftheday #ranchpotatoes

    How to make creamy ranch potatoes

    • Wash 3 lbs of Yukon gold potatoes. You can choose to leave the skin on or peel the skin off. I peel the bad parts off of the potato and leave most of the skin on.
    • Cut potatoes into larger chunks and place into the slow cooker insert.
    • In a mixing bowl combine sour cream, milk, cream of potato soup, ranch seasoning mix, salt & pepper. Stir together and pour over the potatoes in the slow cooker. 
    • It will seem like a really thick mixture but as it cooks in the crock pot it will get nice and creamy. 

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes | Ranch Potatoes | Side Dish Recipe | Potato Recipe | Ranch potatoes made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients. Tender, creamy potato chunks seasoned with ranch seasoning mix make for the perfect side dish to any dinner. #sidedish #potatorecipe #recipeoftheday #ranchpotatoes

    My tips for making this recipe

    • The cook time is listed for 4-6 hours on LOW heat. The cook time will depend on how small or large the potato chunks are. I end up cutting the potatoes into large chunks (about 1 ½") and mine cook for about 4 ½ hours. 
    • I always use Yukon gold potatoes but you can also use red potatoes if wanted. 
    • Be sure you get the packet of buttermilk ranch seasoning mix. I don't know why or how but it just tastes better than the regular ranch seasoning mix.
    • Normally I say use full fat diary products when cooking or baking , but in this recipe you actually want the thinner milk like 1%. 
    • 3 lbs of potatoes is about 10 Yukon gold potatoes. I always buy the 5 pound bag and just eyeball the amount. 
    • This is not one of those recipes that you can let it cook all day while you're away. It needs to be stirred a few times during the cook time to avoid the potatoes burning and sticking to the crock pot liner. 
    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes | Ranch Potatoes | Side Dish Recipe | Potato Recipe | Ranch potatoes made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients. Tender, creamy potato chunks seasoned with ranch seasoning mix make for the perfect side dish to any dinner. #sidedish #potatorecipe #recipeoftheday #ranchpotatoes

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes

    Jessica - Together as Family
    Ranch potatoes made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients. Tender, creamy potato chunks seasoned with ranch seasoning mix make for the perfect side dish to any dinner. 
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 hrs
    Total Time 5 hrs 10 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 side dish servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes (about 10 potatoes)
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ½ cup milk (I use 1%)
    • 1 can (10 oz) condensed cream of potato soup
    • 1 packet (0.4 oz) buttermilk ranch seasoning mix (DO NOT prepare)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Spray slow cooker insert with cooking spray. 
    • Wash and peel the potatoes (or leave the skin on, either way is fine). Cut into large 1 ½" - 2" chunks. Place chopped potatoes into the slow cooker.
    • In a mixing bowl combine the sour cream, milk, cream of potato soup, buttermilk ranch seasoning mix, salt & pepper. Stir together and pour over the potatoes. Mix everything together until the potatoes are coated. 
    • Cover with the lid and cook on LOW heat for 4-6 hours. 
      ** It's important to stir the potatoes 2-3 times during the cooking time to prevent burning and to make sure all the potatoes are getting coated in the creamy sauce. 

    Notes

    This is not a recipe that you can let cook all day while you're away. The cook time is shorter and you need to stir it a few times during the cooking time to ensure that the potatoes are not burning and sticking to the slow cooker. 
     
    You can use Yukon gold potatoes or red potatoes. 
     
    I peel the bad parts off the potato and then leave the remaining skin on. You can choose to peel the potato or leave them unpeeled. 
     
    Cook time depends on how big or small the potato chunks are. I cut mine larger (like 1 ½"- 2") and mine are done at about 5 hours. 
    Keyword potatoes, ranch potatoes, side dish recipe
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @togetherasfamilyblog on Instagram

    Save this recipe for later and PIN IT to PINTEREST

    Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes | Ranch Potatoes | Side Dish Recipe | Potato Recipe | Ranch potatoes made in the slow cooker with only a few ingredients. Creamy potatoes seasoned with ranch seasoning mix make for the perfect side dish to any dinner. #sidedish #potatorecipe #recipeoftheday #ranchpotatoes

     

     

    « Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes
    Christmas Cookie Dough Cheeseball Dip »
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh

      July 09, 2015 at 7:54 pm

      I love potatoes with ranch so I am going to have to give these a try! Don't ya just love when you fix something and your whole family approves? I love that! 🙂

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 09, 2015 at 8:43 pm

        I know! It makes dinner easier when the kids actually eat what I make without complaining 🙂 I've already made these three times since finding the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Erlene

      July 13, 2015 at 1:18 am

      We're potato lovers here and I know we would love this. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 13, 2015 at 11:32 am

        Thanks for visiting Erlene! We're potato lovers here too 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nancy

      July 17, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      What size packet of Ranch Dressing ?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 17, 2015 at 9:16 pm

        I'm sorry for not specifying in the recipe. I will change that. It is the 0.4 oz packet of 'buttermilk recipe'. Hope that helps, let me know if you have another question 🙂

        Here is a link w/ a picture of it, if that helps
        http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Valley-Original-Seasoning-Buttermilk/dp/B000EDM3JO/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1437182107&sr=8-8&keywords=ranch+seasoning+packets

        Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 17, 2015 at 9:21 pm

        If you're using ranch powder mix from a big container (like the ones you buy in bulk at Costco or Sam's), I believe 3 tablespoons is equal to 1 packet (0.4 oz).

        Reply
    4. loyce metcalf

      July 18, 2015 at 3:15 pm

      Do you need to peel the potatoes.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 18, 2015 at 9:27 pm

        Hi Loyce! I just scrub the potatoes really well. You can leave the skin on or peel it off, whatever you prefer. I will clarify that in the recipe. Thanks so much for commenting and visiting 🙂

        Reply
    5. julia oquinn

      July 22, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      I wonder if u can use that half up of milk and use buttermilk instead on the ranch potatoes crock pot. thanks so much Julia

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 22, 2015 at 7:19 pm

        Hi Julia! I have never tried using buttermilk instead of milk. I am sure it would be fine, because buttermilk is essentially milk. Let me know if you try it and if it worked. Thanks for stopping by and commenting 🙂

        Reply
    6. Christine Titus

      July 27, 2016 at 11:24 am

      These potatoes were not only simple to make, but so so good. I did add a bit more ranch dressing mix to taste, because I felt it needed more. Just add to your liking. My family loved these so much, I'm going to have to make them again. It went very well with grilled steak. YUM!

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        July 27, 2016 at 12:09 pm

        Hi Christine! That sounds like the perfect meal to me 🙂 Grilled steak & creamy ranch potatoes. YUM! I make these potatoes at least 2-3 times a month. So glad you loved them. Thanks for coming back to leave your feedback.

        Reply
    7. Beth

      January 28, 2019 at 4:56 am

      These sound great. Do you think I could cook them on high with the same great results ?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        February 04, 2019 at 3:26 pm

        I think high would be too hot of a temperature for the potatoes. I am worried they might burn to the side of the slow cooker. You could try it, but I would suggest stirring them more often to prevent the burning to the sides.

        Reply
    8. Michelle

      April 28, 2019 at 1:34 am

      I'm not sure if I had under-ripe potatoes or something, but this took forever to cook for me. 3.5 hrs on low followed by more than 3.5 on high and they still weren't as soft as I'd like, but I needed to shut off the crock pot and go to bed!

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        April 30, 2019 at 3:08 pm

        Oh shoot. I am so sorry! Did you use the Yukon gold and/or Red potato? Maybe the chunks were too big. That's so odd they did not even cook within 7 hours in the crock pot! Thanks for leaving your feedback.

        Reply
    9. Gloria Timmons

      June 26, 2019 at 10:35 am

      Can this be eaten cold? Like potato salad?

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        June 27, 2019 at 10:13 pm

        Yes! I usually eat the leftovers just straight from the fridge. Not sure I would serve the entire thing as a cold potato salad, but the leftovers cold are yummy.

        Reply
    10. Kristin

      June 27, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      Can you use a different cream soup? Our store does not have cream of potato.

      Reply
      • Together As Family

        June 29, 2020 at 10:11 pm

        Any creamed soup would work just fine 🙂 I just prefer the potato but choose one you like.

        Reply

    Trackbacks

    1. Weekend Retreat Link Party #128 - Play.Party.Pin says:
      July 16, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      […] Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes on Together as Family | Easy Oreo Ice Cream on The Sits Girl […]

      Reply
    2. The Weekend Retreat Link Party!!! - MOMMY ON DEMAND says:
      July 16, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      […] Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes on Together as Family | Easy Oreo Ice Cream on The Sits Girl […]

      Reply
    3. Meet Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt's New Contributors - Love, Pasta, and a Tool Belt says:
      August 16, 2015 at 8:01 am

      […] What are your favorite posts from your blog? – Triple Peanut Butter Monster Cookies, Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes and Pineapple Chicken Salad Sandwiches. What is your favorite TV Show? Do I have to pick just […]

      Reply
    4. Recipe Round-Up: Easy Weeknight Meals - Made by Melissa Lee says:
      August 16, 2016 at 6:20 am

      […] Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes by Jessica at Together as Family […]

      Reply
    5. Ranch Potatoes - Together as Family says:
      May 11, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      […] a hit for dinner at my house! It's no secret that we love anything ranch around here like these Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Potatoes or my Ranch Pasta Salad […]

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome

    I am so glad that you are here. I love sharing recipes and I am very passionate about families sitting together at the table for dinner. Even if it's takeout or a homecooked meal, eat together! I hope I can help you find some delicious recipes that your family will love just as much as mine does.

    You might also like...

    the inside of an air fryer with little smokies wrapped in pizza dough.
    A casserole dish with a serving spoon scooping up a piece of the cobbler inside.
    Cookies on a wire cooling rack
    Stack of cinnamon swirl pancakes with a cream cheese glaze dripping over it.
    A sandwich with chicken in the middle of a hamburger bun on a white plate.
    A crockpot with meatballs in a sauce inside and a wooden spoon.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    As seen on...

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • FAQ