Crockpot Cheesy Potato Casserole (With Frozen Hash Browns)

Creamy, cheesy, lots of flavor, and of course, super easy. The slow cooker and a bag of frozen hash browns make this a low-prep side dish that doesn’t need babysitting.

These only need a few ingredients and is easy to throw together. They’re cheesy and creamy and filling, making them a hit with kids and adults.

Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need

Frozen diced hash browns make this so easy, but you can also use frozen shredded hash browns. And if you for some reason want to use fresh potatoes you can (though I don’t). Just peel and dice them yourself. Remember that they might take a bit longer to cook and might need a little extra liquid (like a splash of milk) to keep them creamy.

This makes 10 servings in a 6-quart slow cooker.

Equipment

• 6-quart slow cooker
• Mixing spoon or spatula
• Cutting board
• Knife

Ingredients

• 32 ounces hash browns (diced, frozen)
• 1 small onion (diced)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 3 cups cheddar cheese (shredded – reserve ½ cup)

How to Make Cheesy Crockpot Hash Browns

Step One: Mix It All Up

Throw the frozen hashbrowns and diced onion in your crockpot. Add your salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Now for the creamy part – add the mayo, cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, and 2½ cups of that cheddar. Mix it all up until everything’s combined. Don’t worry if it looks like a mess at first.

Step Two: Top With Cheese

Sprinkle that last ½ cup of cheese right on top.

Step Three: Cook and Wait

Cover it up and let it cook on low for 4 hours. You’ll know it’s done when the edges are bubbly and the potatoes are fork-tender.

Storing & Serving

Leftovers will keep quite well in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days. Unfortunately, it does not freeze well.

Perfect for serving with anything from a brunch with friends to a holiday dinner. Here are some of our favorite serving ideas:

• Cast iron skillet omelet is easy to make in one pan (no scary flipping).
• Old fashioned yeast rolls are fluffy and buttery and are relatively foolproof.
• Or serve with any of these other classic Easter dinner recipes.

More Hash Brown Recipes

• Ham and hash brown casserole is great for using up leftover ham.
• Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, in my family loves this chili hash brown casserole. It’s truly a miracle.
• Crockpot potato soup with frozen hash browns is the perfect cure to cold winter afternoons.
• Creamy ham and potato casserole is one of my favorite comfort foods. And you’ll have to trust me on the cornflake topping.

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