Dump frozen crinkle-cut fries in the slow cooker and 3 other ingredients to get a meal so delicious your Memorial Day guests will be begging for more!

These 4-ingredient slow cooker cheesy onion fries are my kind of holiday hack: dump everything in, walk away, and come back to a cozy, melty, ridiculously good side dish that tastes like loaded diner fries. I started making this for Memorial Day when I realized my oven was already packed with burgers, brats, and baked beans.

Slow cooker cheesy onion fries served buffet-style

Using frozen crinkle-cut fries means zero peeling or chopping, and the slow cooker keeps them hot and cheesy for hours—perfect for grazing guests and busy hosts who don’t want to babysit the stove.

Serve these cheesy onion fries straight from the slow cooker on warm, with a big spoon for scooping. They’re awesome piled next to grilled burgers, hot dogs, or BBQ chicken, and they hold up well on a buffet table for parties.

Cheesy fries plated with burger cookout mealr cheese, divided
1 (1 ounce) packet dry onion

Put out toppings like sour cream, chopped green onions, bacon bits, or hot sauce so people can dress up their own portions. They also make a fun base for a quick meal bowl—top with leftover pulled pork or chili and a simple side salad or watermelon slices to round everything out.

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cheesy Onion Fries

Servings: 6-8

Ingredients
1 (28–32 ounce) bag frozen crinkle-cut french fries
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of onion soup
1 cup shredded sharp chedda soup mix
Directions
Lightly spray the inside of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to help with easy cleanup.
Dump the frozen crinkle-cut fries straight into the bottom of the slow cooker and spread them into an even layer so they cook as evenly as possible.