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Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole

Nov 9, 2022 · 15 Comments

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Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole is an unbelievably easy slow cooker recipe with warm bites of potato smothered in creamy, gooey, cheesy goodness. It's great for brinner, brunch, potlucks, and holidays too!

Crock pot hash brown casserole topped with fresh chopped chives on a small plate with a fork in it.

Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole

This ridiculously simple Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole takes all of the effort out of making side dishes. With just a few simple ingredients mixed together in your slow cooker, this casserole is warm, cheesy, comforting, and a breeze to make.

It's great for potlucks and holidays because it can feed a crowd, and everyone will love it.

If you love easy recipes with little prep work that can feed a crowd, AND cheesy potatoes, then you will love this cheesy Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole, too! With perfectly seasoned, warm, creamy, cheesy potato bites, it's hard not to!

How to Mix Up Your Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole

I love this recipe as is, but it also lends itself as a blank slate if you'd like to dress it up a bit for variety. Try these ideas.

  • Taco seasoning or meat - Mix in some taco seasoning or some leftover taco meat for a Tex-Mex style dish.
  • Bacon or sausage - Be sure to cook and drain these first. Even then, it will likely add a little extra grease to the dish, but in the end it's worth it!
  • Green chiles - Easy to mix in, and will add a little extra spice and flavor.
  • Parmesan - This cheese is the unsung hero in so many dishes. It adds the perfect amount of nutty flavor to rich dishes such as this.
  • Veggies - Try some spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, or peppers. Cook these with the onions and garlic to break them down a bit to release juices so that they don't make the casserole runny.
Large crock pot full of hash brown casserole with a silicone spoon scooping out a big portion.

How to Serve Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole

This dish makes a great easy and crowd-pleasing dish to bring to potlucks for any occasion. You can also serve it as a side dish for breakfast, brunch, brinner, or dinner. I like to garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped chives so that it's pretty and delicious.

You can even add a little kielbasa or ham to the dish, and call it dinner!

More Slow Cooker Recipes You'll Love

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  • Crock Pot Mac and Cheese - the cheesiest, most comforting dish on the planet.
  • Crock Pot Corn Pudding - my favorite holiday side dish, made in the slow cooker so there's more room in the oven.
  • Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast - probably the best roast you'll ever taste, and ridiculously easy to make!
  • Slow Cooker Meatloaf - our family favorite meatloaf, made easier in the Crock Pot!

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Crock pot hash brown casserole topped with fresh chopped chives on a small plate with a fork in it.

Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole

Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole is an unbelievable easy slow cooker recipe with warm bites of potato smothered in creamy, gooey, cheesy goodness. It's great for brinner, brunch, potlucks, and holidays too!
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole, Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours hours 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 (24 ounce) container sour cream
  • 4 cups freshly shredded cheddar
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (30 ounce) package frozen shredded potatoes (shredded hash browns)
  • Crumbled bacon and chopped chives *optional- for garnish
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Instructions

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and garlic and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In the slow cooker, add sour cream, 3 cups cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Stir in cooled onion mixture.
  • Fold in potatoes.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for about 3-3.5 hours.
  • Remove lid and top with remaining cheese, and garnish with bacon and chives if desired. Return lid until cheese has melted.

Notes

  • This recipe is naturally gluten free.
  • Cheese: Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, including Gouda, Gruyere, Colby Jack, or anything your heart desires. I recommend using freshly grated cheese, as it will melt better and be less greasy.
  • No need to thaw the potatoes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 1mg
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UPDATE INFO: This recipe was originally published in October 2015. It was updated with new pictures, video, and tips and republished in November 2022.

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  1. Angela says

    November 10, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    I love this recipe. I tried it out as a new Christmas morning casserole. It was delicious and perfect for the holidays.

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  2. Lucy says

    November 10, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    This hash brown casserole goes so well with so many dishes. I love the cheesy flavour. I will be having this regularly from now on, thank you!

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  3. Alison says

    November 10, 2021 at 2:40 pm

    I'm saving this recipe to make for Christmas morning. My family is crazy about hashbrowns, and the slow cooker allows me to prepare it the night before and have it ready in the morning!

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  4. Heather Perine says

    November 10, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    I always make hash brown casserole..it's one of my faves! Never thought to make it in my slow cooker though...fabulous!!

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  5. MJ says

    November 10, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    This recipe is perfect for when we have guests at our house! Makes morning cooking for the group so easy!

    Reply
  6. Alisa Infanti says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:26 am

    This will be perfect for my annual new years brunch!

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  7. Lauren Michael Harris says

    November 11, 2021 at 8:33 am

    I love hashbrown casserole but rarely make it. This crockpot version is so easy! I think we will be doing breakfast for dinner more often now!

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  8. Toni says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:22 am

    This is so amazing! My kids loved this! Will definitely make it again!

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  9. Natalie says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:51 am

    I'm adding this casserole to my Christmas menu. Looks super delicious, buttery, and perfect to feed a big family. Thanks!

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  10. LILY says

    February 21, 2023 at 4:20 pm

    This crockpot hash brown casserole looks like a breeze to make and is perfect to have with a side of some breakfast sausage. Yum!

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  11. Carrie Robinson says

    February 21, 2023 at 4:33 pm

    I just love hashbrown casserole! Bonus points for this recipe since it is made in the slow cooker. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Gabby says

    February 21, 2023 at 5:09 pm

    I love how simple this is to make. And love that it feeds a crowd with very little effort!

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  13. Tara says

    February 21, 2023 at 5:57 pm

    Oooh, such a great brunch option and use for frozen shredded potatoes. I love how easily it comes together in the slow cooker.

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  14. justine says

    February 21, 2023 at 6:10 pm

    Reminds me of cracker barrels, which is my all time fave!!

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  15. Anna Shelton says

    July 30, 2023 at 5:58 pm

    Frozen potatoes donโ€™t fold in. If I ever get this started Iโ€™ll be back.

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