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.
On average there will be before the butter is added: 1  approx 128 calories in one small (4.9 oz or 138g) baked potato with skin. 2  approx 161 calories in one medium (6.1 oz or 173g) baked potato with skin. 3  approx 278 calories in one large (10.5 oz or 299g) baked potato with skin.