Description
Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort-food side dish, cheesy, creamy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or potluck gatherings. Just toss everything in the slow cooker, and a few hours later, you’ve got a golden, bubbly dish with hardly any cleanup. Ideal for holidays or busy weekends when the oven is full!
Ingredients
																
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			- 1 (10.5 oz) can cheddar cheese soup
 - 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
 - 1 cup sour cream
 - ½ stick unsalted butter, melted
 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
 - 1 teaspoon low-sodium Cajun seasoning
 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
 - ½ teaspoon salt
 - 2 pounds frozen shredded hashbrowns
 - 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
 
Instructions
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the cheddar cheese soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, and seasonings until smooth.
 - Combine with Hashbrowns: Stir in the frozen hashbrowns and 2 cups of the cheddar cheese until fully coated.
 - Load the Crockpot: Pour mixture into a lightly greased slow cooker and smooth out the top.
 - Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours.
 - Final Melt & Serve: Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Cover and cook for 1 more hour, or until bubbly and golden.
 - Garnish and Enjoy: Top with chopped parsley or sliced chives if desired.
 
Notes
- Add Heat: Mix in a dash of cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
 - Vegetarian Swap: Use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken.
 - Make It Meaty: Stir in crumbled cooked bacon or ham for a heartier version.
 - Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the night before and start the slow cooker in the morning for no-stress prep.
 
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
 - Cook Time: 4 hours (low)
 - Category: Breakfast Casserole
 - Method: Slow Cooker
 - Cuisine: American
 
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
 - Sugar: 2g
 - Sodium: 600mg
 - Fat: 27g
 - Saturated Fat: 13g
 - Carbohydrates: 22g
 - Fiber: 2g
 - Protein: 9g
 - Cholesterol: 45mg
 
Keywords: crockpot hashbrown casserole, cheesy slow cooker potatoes, brunch casserole, hashbrown side dish