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Creamy Crockpot Cheeseburger Potato Soup: Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe

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This creamy crockpot cheeseburger potato soup tastes like a cheeseburger in a bowl, with salty beef, creamy potatoes, and melted cheese. It’s an easy, 5-ingredient recipe perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 works great)
  • 4 cups russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 4 medium potatoes)
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
  • Crumbled cooked bacon (for topping, optional)
  • Chopped green onions (for topping, optional)
  • Additional shredded cheddar (for topping, optional)
  • Pickle slices or relish (for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no longer pink (6-8 minutes). Drain excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon for flavor.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
  4. Add diced potatoes and beef broth. Stir to combine, ensuring potatoes are mostly submerged.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and mustard powder (if using). Stir well.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Add cubed cream cheese and stir gently until completely melted (2-3 minutes).
  8. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring after each addition, until melted and smooth.
  9. Optional: Use a potato masher to gently mash about half the potatoes for a thicker texture.
  10. Turn off the slow cooker and let the soup rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  11. Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, extra cheddar, and pickle slices or relish if desired.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the beef for depth of flavor. Shred your own cheese for smooth melting. Let cream cheese soften before adding. Check slow cooker at 3 hours on HIGH or 5-6 hours on LOW to avoid overcooking potatoes. Season to taste at the end. Soup thickens as it sits; add a splash of broth or milk when reheating.

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