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Ingredients
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4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
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1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken stock
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1 yellow onion, diced
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 (16 ounce) package thick cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 cups heavy cream
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4 tablespoons butter
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons chopped scallions, or to taste
Directions
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Combine potatoes, chicken stock, onion, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cook on High until potatoes are tender, about 4 hours.
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Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels and wipe out most of the grease from the skillet.
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Puree potatoes in the slow cooker with an immersion blender until smooth. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the cooked bacon, set temperature to Low, and cook for 1 to 2 hours.
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Melt butter in the skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and sour cream and whisk until thickened. Pour into the slow cooker and cook on Low for 1 more hour.
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Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining bacon, remaining Cheddar, sour cream, and scallions.
Recipe Tip
If you don't have an immersion blender, you can use a potato masher instead.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
647 | Calories |
42g | Fat |
50g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 647 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 42g | 54% |
Saturated Fat 24g | 121% |
Cholesterol 137mg | 46% |
Sodium 1088mg | 47% |
Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 19g | 38% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
Calcium 193mg | 15% |
Iron 3mg | 15% |
Potassium 1184mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.