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## **Instructions**
### **Step 1: Prep and Load the Crock Pot**
1. **Add potatoes, chicken broth, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and ranch seasoning** to your crock pot. Stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on **low for 6-7 hours** or on **high for 3-4 hours**, until the potatoes are fork-tender.
### **Step 2: Make It Creamy**
1. Once the potatoes are soft, stir in the **cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream**.
2. Use a **potato masher** or an **immersion blender** to mash some of the potatoes for a thicker consistency while leaving some chunks for texture.
3. Add the **crumbled bacon** and stir well.
### **Step 3: Make the Cheese Dressing**
1. In a small bowl, mix together **sour cream, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, and green onions**.
2. Stir until smooth and creamy.
### **Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!**
1. Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top with a **spoonful of the cheese dressing**.
2. Garnish with **extra bacon bits, shredded cheese, or chives** for added flavor.
3. Serve with **crusty bread or crackers** for the ultimate cozy meal.
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## **Tips & Variations**
🧀 **Love extra cheese?** Stir in more cheddar or top with a sprinkle of **Parmesan** for even more cheesy goodness.
🌶 **Want a little heat?** Add a dash of **cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes** for a spicy kick.
🥓 **Make it even heartier** – Stir in **cooked shredded chicken or ham** for extra protein.
🥦 **Add some greens** – Toss in a handful of **baby spinach or broccoli florets** during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
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## **Final Thoughts**
This **Crock Pot Crack Potato Soup with Cheese Dressing** is the **ultimate comfort food**—rich, creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! Whether you’re making it for a **cozy family dinner, meal prep, or a potluck**, this soup is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Try it once, and you’ll see why it’s called *crack* potato soup—because you’ll be coming back for more! 🍲🧀🥓
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