Combine all of ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until cheese is melted. Thin with more milk or cream if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning. For additional flavor, add finely chopped onion, ground cumin, chopped roasted red pepper, etc. Serve hot from crock with tortilla chips.
Steamed new potatoes -- which can be any type of small potato, though they are most often associated with red potatoes -- are low in calories and high in fiber and can play an important role in a balanced, healthy diet. A single cooked new potato contains only about 26 calories.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Nutrient Data Laboratory, one medium-sizedâabout 2.25 to 3.25 inches in diameter--baked red potato with the skin contains about 154 calories, 4 grams of protein, almost no fat and 34 grams of carbohydrates.hether youâre looking to cut carbs or increase your carbohydrate intake, itâs helpful to become familiar with carbohydrate content in foods. Red potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and other beneficial nutrients.