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a wooden spoonful of hash brown casserole with cheese in a Crockpot slow cooker
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Slow Cooker Crockpot Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

This easy and delicious Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or weekend brunches. Packed with tender potatoes, crunchy bacon, gooey melted cheese, and a creamy interior, this meal is sure to be a family favorite. Simply prep the ingredients, toss them in the Crockpot, and let it do the work.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Crockpot cheesy hash browns, Crockpot hash brown casserole, slow cooker cheesy hash browns, slow cooker hash brown casserole
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings 8 servings
Calories 294kcal
Author Brandi Crawford

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen hash browns Thawed and drained.
  • 8-10 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream or plain Greek yogurt I use Greek yogurt for the added protein.
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Creole Seasoning See notes.
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups grated cheese I used 1 cup of cheddar and 1 cup of mozzarella.

Instructions

  • Add the hash browns, bacon, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, cream cheese, onions, bell peppers, and spices to the slow cooker and stir. I use a 7 quart slow cooker.
  • Cook on High for 2-3 hours or Low for 4-6 hours. Cook until the potatoes have softened and the cream cheese has melted.
  • Open the pot. Stir and sprinkle the grated cheese throughout. Place the lid on the pot and cook on High until the cheese has melted and the potatoes have softened completely. This takes 30 minutes for me.
  • Cool before serving.

Notes

I used shredded hash browns, but any will work in this recipe.
Full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt works best at achieving a creamy texture. You can use reduced-fat versions if you wish, but note they are thinner and will alter the texture of the dish.
You can substitute Creole seasoning for any of your favorite spices or omit it completely.
I did not saute the vegetables beforehand, but you totally can if that's what you prefer.
If your casserole is runny, it's from the frozen hash browns you chose. Thaw them first and dry out the excess moisture so the dish isn't watery.
If the casserole is too dry it was cooked too long, causing the liquid to evaporate. Reduce the cooking time or cook on low heat. Check for doneness earlier. Every slow cooker cooks at varying speeds. You can add more sour cream or Greek yogurt to get it creamy.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 7oz | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g