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Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Chowder

Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Chowder

Emmy
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 692 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 28 ounce bag frozen O'Brien hash brown potatoes
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of celery soup
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ounce package dry ranch dressing
  • 3 ounce bag bacon bits divided
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place frozen hash browns, cream of celery soup, broth, ranch packet, and 1/2 cup bacon bits in the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on Low for 4 hours.
  • Remove lid and mash potatoes to desired consistency (or leave them whole for a thinner chowder). Add cream cheese. Cover and cook for 1 hour more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheese, green onions, and remaining bacon bits.