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Slow Cooker Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

by Sarah Olson on November 24, 2015 | Updated March 7, 2023 53 Comments

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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!

Cheesy hashbrowns in slow cooker, with metal spoon scooping out a scoop.

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.

Bag of frozen Ore Ida hashbrowns

Make sure to spray your slow cooker very, very well with non-stick spray! You’ll thank me later.

Cheesy hashbrowns uncooked in slow cooker

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.

Close up of cheesy hashrbrowns on metal spoon.

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Cheesy hashbrown casserole in slow cooker with spoon scooping it out.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

4.97 from 125 votes
Hashbrown potatoes, sour cream and cheese slow-cooked to perfection.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

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
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 30 oz. pkg. shredded hash browns (frozen)
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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!
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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1096IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 512mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Aggie says

      February 17, 2023 at 9:03 am

      What did I do wrong? I used less sour cream than called for but my issue is that everything that touched the slow cooker was burnt. I did high for 3 hours but it had started to stick and burn after just about thirty minutes. I sprayed heavily with PAM. I would like to make this again…what do I need to do differently?

      Reply
      • Brandi L Smith says

        April 7, 2023 at 8:00 am

        Look up the oven recipe that contains dry ranch & cooked bacon. It’s MUCH better, faster & way more flavor.

        Reply
        • Shannon says

          April 13, 2023 at 7:25 pm

          The hashbrown recipe I have is the following
          2 reg bags of frozen Hashbrowns
          1 – 2c bag of sharp cheddar cheese or more if desired
          1 pint heavy whipping cream
          1 stick of butter
          Grease a 9X13 pan
          Put a in a layer of hashbrowns top it with cheese, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, be sure to end with the Cheese. (Note your pan will be heaping but not to worry as it will settle as it cooks.)
          Top with pats of butter and evenly pour the heavy cream over the top.
          Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until heated through and cheese on top has browned.

          Enjoy!
          PS ~ DO NOT COVER

    2. Annabelle says

      December 23, 2022 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy!

      Reply
    3. Wendy says

      December 22, 2022 at 3:39 pm

      Can u cook them on low? I think I did ombre before but I can’t find my recipe I never put cream soup in then but I did add cut up sausage links. I need this for an am party at work in New there so I don’t want to bring something that taste bad

      Reply
    4. Penny says

      December 18, 2022 at 4:49 am

      1 star
      It came out a big bloppy mess. Edges were crispy, almost burnt, the rest was like mashed potatoes.

      Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      November 22, 2022 at 8:11 am

      5 stars
      So simple, yet so good! I made this for a Scout Thanksgiving potluck and it was all eaten! My 18 yr old son loved it so much that I am making it again today for him to take to his work potluck tonight! It was great as written, but I tend to be a heavy seasoner, so this time I added a tad bit more salt and pepper, and I added some garlic powder. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    6. Patti says

      August 30, 2022 at 5:39 am

      Could I cook on low

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 30, 2022 at 7:00 am

        Yes, it will take about 4-5 hours on low. Any longer and it will burn, thick recipes can’t be cooked too long.

        Reply
    7. Krystal T. says

      March 10, 2022 at 12:56 am

      I also make this dish, Cheesy Hashbrowns, many many times for our family get togethers throughout the year. My younger sister Kerrie, brought this to Christmas dinner several years ago. Since then I picked it up and added my own stuff to it.
      Of course the frozen hashbrowns, butter, sour cream, 1can cream of mushroom, 1 can cream of chicken, shredded cheese.
      Salt & pepper. Mix it all together and lay it in a casserole pan. I haven’t tried the crockpot yet, but I will now.

      Reply
    8. Angie says

      February 17, 2022 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      I made this using only 16 ounces of sour cream (all I had on hand). I added 2 cans cream of chicken soup and 1/2 cup water. I also added diced cooked onion. Added the cheese as instructed. I proceeded with cook time and added cheese on top at the end. Absolutely fantastic!

      Reply
    9. Michele Walker says

      October 14, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      How many would this feed as a side dish? Do you think I could double it? I’m having a party for 60 people.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 14, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        Hi! this recipe serves 8 as a side dish. I’m unsure how this would turn out doubled in the slow cooker, I don’t know if the potatoes would cook in the center before burning around the edges.

        Reply
      • Pamela says

        December 24, 2021 at 5:42 am

        Yes I’ve tripled it before lol
        Stir often

        Reply
        • Annette says

          May 20, 2022 at 9:29 am

          If you double this recipe, what how long do you cook it for? And on high or low?

    10. Karen says

      September 28, 2021 at 5:59 am

      Could you use frozen diced potatoes instead?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 28, 2021 at 8:31 am

        I’m unsure without testing it first for timing and flavor. I apologize.

        Reply
      • Pamela says

        December 24, 2021 at 5:43 am

        Yes

        Reply
    11. Anonymous says

      September 9, 2021 at 11:15 am

      I add a stick of butter to mine.

      Reply
    12. Jess says

      August 15, 2021 at 9:13 pm

      Can you freeze this after it’s cooked?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 16, 2021 at 9:13 am

        Potaotes don’t freeze well, I apologize.

        Reply
        • Chess says

          August 16, 2021 at 12:08 pm

          I thought so; too bad!

        • Jess says

          August 16, 2021 at 12:08 pm

          I thought so; too bad!

        • Tom says

          December 24, 2021 at 7:05 am

          They started out frozen

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