Perfect side dish to for any occasion. Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole made in the slow cooker. Filled with sour cream and cheese and cooked to perfection.
I used to make a version in my oven, and it finally dawned on me to try it out in my slow cooker. It worked great! I like to serve these potatoes with prime rib, or steaks. Each bite I take has a little meat, and a little potato, match made in heaven!
I took a picture of the hash browns I use below. Every time I use a packaged potato product, people want to be sure to get the right one, so here it is, no confusion. I did add these potatoes to my slow cooker frozen, and it did fine.
Make sure to spray your slow cooker very, very well with non-stick spray! You’ll thank me later.
Don’t these look amazing? I don’t recommend making this cheesy of a dish everyday, but this recipe is perfect for a special dinner or party.
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 24 oz. container sour cream this is the HUGE one
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheese divided
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 30 oz. pkg. shredded hash browns (frozen)
Instructions:
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray, set aside. In a extra large bowl, stir together the sour cream, 3 cups of the cheese, salt, pepper and onion powder. Add in the frozen hash brown and stir until there is sour cream mixture coating all the hash browns.
- Add the cheesy hash brown mixture to the sprayed slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours and 20 minutes. Add remaining cheese (1 cup) and put the lid back on until the cheese melts.
- Serve and enjoy!
If I’m using refrigerated potatoes and not frozen, what is your cooking time suggestion?
Wow, this came out absolutely perfect! I volunteered to bring them for Thanksgiving at my cousins. This was my first time making cheesy potatoes, so I was nervous. Everyone loved them, and I loved the simplicity of the recipe (no cannned soup). I didn’t use onion, and would double next time for a bigger gathering. Thank you!
Can u use real shredded potatoes?
If I double this recipe, do I increase the cook time?
I have not tried, I would think just a bit more time. 🙂
I usually always sub Greek yogurt for sour cream…could I still do that in this you think?
I have done this in hot dishes before and the yogurt turns to water. If you have done it in hot dishes with success it may work with the brand you like.
If I double this will it fit in a 6 qt. Crock pot ?
I think it would!
Although it’s a good dish, I have cheesy mashed potatoes instead of hasbrowns.
What cooking time would you suggest for making 1.5x the recipe and 2x the recipe? Needing to make this for a large family gathering.
Also, would either fit all into a 6qt?
If I double the recipe what time should be used THNX
Cheese and potatoes — it doesn’t get any better than that!