Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
These Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are a rich, creamy, and effortless side dish made with tender potatoes, gooey cheese, and a deliciously savory sauce. Perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or weeknight meals, this slow cooker recipe is a crowd-pleaser with minimal effort!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: 4-5 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen diced hash browns (or fresh potatoes, diced)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or cornflakes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.- Add the hash browns, shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika to the slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- If adding a crispy topping, sprinkle crushed crackers or cornflakes over the potatoes during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Once the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted, serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken for a vegetarian version.- Swap cheddar cheese for a blend of Monterey Jack, Colby, or even Pepper Jack for extra flavor.
- Add diced ham, cooked bacon, or green onions for a heartier dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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