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Our Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and so simple! Toss the ingredients in the crockpot and let it do all the work for you, leaving your oven space available for other dishes! These crockpot cheesy hashbrowns are a must make for any holiday dinner or potluck.
I have been on a major slow cooker kick lately.
I love my crockpot in the summer when it’s so dang hot that I dread standing over a stove or turning on the oven.
I love my crockpot in the winter when you just want a warm, cozy meal and your entire house to smell cozy and inviting.
And of course, I love that the slow cooker works by basically letting you dump things in there and walking away. Dinner just pops out like magic, hours later.
We’re making this crockpot hashbrown casserole for Easter dinner this year, alongside our broccoli rice casserole. It’s so simple to dump and go, and I LOVE that it saves space in the oven for other dishes.
Other crockpot favorites include a spiral ham in the crockpot and, my personal favorite, crockpot mac and cheese!
Ingredient Notes:
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Potatoes – You’ll want to use the diced hashbrown potatoes rather than shredded. This will make for a better texture in the finished product for your crockpot cheesy hashbrowns.
Sour Cream – We prefer full fat, but light or fat free should work. Nonfat Greek yogurt would also likely work well.
Cream of Chicken Soup – You could use a can from the store, or you could just try my homemade recipe. It’s perfect for this hashbrown casserole and lots of other recipes!
Cheddar – Lots of shredded cheddar cheese will add all the wonderful cheesy flavor to these slow cooked hashbrowns. Or switch things up and add or sub with other cheeses like smoked gouda, gruyere, and pepperjack!
Seasoning – Some salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. We also like to top it off with some freshly minced parsley before serving!
What Readers are Saying!
“Another delicious addition is crumbled bacon pieces. Don’t skimp. We’ve made this a couple of times and will be making it again.” – Perry
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How to Make Crockpot Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole:
Combine: This is the best crock pot hashbrown casserole, in part because it couldn’t be easier! Just add all of the ingredients (frozen diced potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, cheddar, spices) to your slow cooker and stir well to combine.
Cook: When everything is added to the crockpot, just set it on low and forget about it for 4 hours! What could be easier than that? Check to be sure the potatoes are tender or if they need more time. When ready, sprinkle with parsley and serve!
This is great as a side for my turkey meatloaf! Of course, we also make it for holiday dinners – especially when oven space is limited. And if you’re serving this with breakfast some air fried bacon or sausage links in air fryer will pair perfectly with this casserole!
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Give my homemade substitute for cream of chicken soup a try instead of the canned soup. It’s healthier and it tastes better!
- Stir in some diced ham or seared Polish sausage just before serving to make this a main dish. You could even add in some steamed or roasted veggies.
- Shredded hashbrowns will also work here, but keep an eye on the cook time. They’ll cook faster.
- Feel free to get creative with the cheese. I just use a few handfuls of freshly grated cheddar, but mix things up with some Monterey Jack or smoked gouda. Pepper jack would add a nice little kick, too!
FAQs:
You can keep the leftover hashbrown casserole in the fridge for 3-4 days.
This recipe should freeze well in a sealed foil container. Store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and bake, covered with foil, at 325 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.
You may use any brand of slow cooker you like, but you’ll want it to be around 5 quarts or larger in size.
More crockpot favorites!
- Crock Pot French Dip
- Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing
- Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
- Crockpot Wings
Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen diced potatoes
- 2 cups sour cream
- 10 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley
Instructions
- Spray a 5-6 quart slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- Add all ingredients except for the parsley to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Set slow cooker to low, cover, and cook for 3-4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir well and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Tips & Notes:
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This recipe was originally published in June 2016. It was updated with new photos in April 2021. Original photo below.
Lizzy Thein says
I was wondering,can you make this ahead of time not cook it the freeze it and then put in ceockpot frozen to cook???? also if I do it this way will it be mushy,we are camoing the cabin does not have a stove a micowave but don’t want to cook it that way
Karly Campbell says
Hi Lizzy! I haven’t tested this by freezing before cooking so I’m not sure how well it would hold up.
Alice Watkins says
Since everything is used up (but the seasonings) in this recipe, it would be easy to just mix it in the crockpot rather than worrying about freezing the casserole. Depending on how far you have to travel, you might be able to pack the ingredients in the crockpot for the trip. Don’t forget crockpot liners!
Brenta says
I made this dish for a ladies event at church. It was a hit, all gone. Many asked for recipe. I followed the recipe to the detail with only the change in potatoes. Walmart did not have diced in their brand so I used Great Value “seasoned taters”. It’s kind of af a tater tot but worked extremely well for me .
Marlene says
Can I cook it on low for a longer time?
Karly says
Hi Marlene! The recipe already calls for a low temperature for 3-4 hours. You could switch it over to the warm setting for awhile, but the cheese will start to burn around the edges at some point.
Donna says
Quick question, if I am using shredded hashbrowns should I thaw them and squeeze excess water out of them?
Karly Campbell says
I would use them from frozen, but watch the cook time. They’ll cook faster and turn to mush if you overcook them.
Alice L Watkins says
I use the simply potatoes that are refrigerated, not frozen. If using frozen, I would just thaw them, no need to drain them unless there was lots of ice in the bag.
Judy says
If I double this recipe, do I need to add additional cooking time?
Karly says
Hi Judy! I’ve never tried doubling this one, but I don’t think the cook time will change too much. You might give yourself a bit of extra time and just set it to keep warm if it’s ready sooner than anticipated.
Alice L Watkins says
I have made this with shredded potatoes and doubled it many times. It takes about 3-4 hours on high in a crock pot.
Carole Hancick says
I’m thinking of doubling this & addi,g 1 lb cooked breakfasr sausage & cooking in 10qt slow cooker. For 30 people for Christmas breakfast. What di you think?
Karly says
Hi Carole! I think it would work fine, though I haven’t tried it. 🙂
Lea Harrison says
How did it turn out with the sausage?
Laurie says
Karly, we will be preparing your recipe as part of a Christmas morning celebration for approximately 40 people. Could you please tell me how many servings we might expect to get out of this recipe? How large is a serving?
Karly says
Hi Laurie! I haven’t measured the servings by volume here, but we make this for a group of 10-12 people and it seems to be the right amount.
Laurie says
Thank you for your prompt response Karly. I cannot wait to make this recipe!
Laurie
Lisa M says
This looks like such an amazing recipe and I can’t wait to try! Do you think it would turn out if I added in eggs as well or because it’s creamy, that might not work? Thanks!
Karly says
Hi Lisa!
I wouldn’t add eggs. This is really cheesy and creamy and I think it’d make the texture a bit off.
We do have this slow cooker breakfast casserole that has bacon, potatoes, and eggs that might be more what you’re looking for: https://www.bunsinmyoven.com/slow-cooker-breakfast-casserole/