FOOD NEWS
What Makes Kentucky Potatoes Unique?
By John Segura
Kentucky potatoes combine diced potatoes, cheese, sour cream, cream of potato or chicken soup, bell peppers, onions, and common spices in a slow cooker for a creamy result.
The casserole's easy preparation and simple ingredient list may remind you of pan-fried potatoes O'Brien, which also typically come with diced bell pepper and onion.
However, although Kentucky potatoes may sound similar, this recipe uses ingredients that help to transform it into a new-to-you cheesy, creamy dish.
Each variation of this dish has three things in common: the base is a riff on potatoes O'Brien, it has the addition of cheese and sour cream, and it's made in a slow cooker.
As long as it has these three features, it's considered Kentucky potatoes, and once it's done cooking in a slow cooker, you can enjoy it with another layer of cheese.