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
Scale
- 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