Amish Wedding Potatoes

 

Amish Wedding Potatoes

This simple five-ingredient recipe is pure comfort food—creamy, rich, and perfect for holidays or slow Sundays when you want something easy that practically cooks on its own. Rooted in classic Midwestern church and wedding gatherings, this slow cooker version gives you that same bubbly, golden finish without turning on the oven.

Serve it with baked ham, roasted turkey, or a traditional pot roast, letting the creamy sauce soak up all those savory flavors. Add a crisp salad or some buttered green beans for balance, and don't forget soft rolls or crusty bread to catch every last bite.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Russet potatoes (peeled, coarsely shredded)	2½ lbs (about 8 cups, loosely packed)
Condensed cream of chicken soup	1 can (10.5 oz)
Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)	2 cups
Sour cream	1½ cups
Salted butter (melted, plus extra for greasing)	6 tablespoons

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly coat a 5–6 quart slow cooker with butter.

Step 2: Shred the potatoes
Peel and grate the potatoes (you should have about 8 cups). If they release a lot of liquid, gently press out the excess.

Step 3: Make the sauce
In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth. Stir in 1½ cups of the shredded cheddar and the melted butter.

Step 4: Combine everything
Add the grated potatoes to the sauce and mix until evenly coated.

Step 5: Cook
Transfer the mixture to the prepared slow cooker and spread it out evenly. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2½–3 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the mixture is bubbly.

Step 6: Add the final cheese layer
About 20–30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar over the top. Cover again and cook until the cheese is melted and lightly golden around the edges.

Step 7: Rest and serve
Turn the slow cooker to WARM and let it sit for 10–15 minutes before serving. Scoop from the edges to get those delicious browned bits.

Enjoy this creamy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing side dish!