Description
This irresistible Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners. Made with diced hash browns, creamy soup, sour cream, and plenty of melted cheese, this comforting dish is slow-cooked to perfection in the crockpot, delivering a rich, cheesy, and flavorful side dish that’s simple to prepare and sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 32 ounces Frozen Diced Hash Browns (Fresh potatoes can be substituted, cooking time may need adjustment)
Sauce Mixture
- 10.5 ounces Cream of Chicken Soup (Use cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian option)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt can be used as a healthier substitute)
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter (Olive oil can be used for a lighter alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh minced garlic can be used for a stronger flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper (Adjust to taste)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup Chopped Onion (Green onions can be used for a milder taste)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Lower-fat cheese can be used to reduce calories)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the inside of the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the cheesy potatoes don’t stick during cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Onions, Cheese, and Potatoes: Fold in the chopped onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and frozen diced hash browns into the creamy sauce mixture carefully to distribute the ingredients evenly without mashing the potatoes.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Pour the combined potato mixture into the prepared crockpot, spreading it out evenly for consistent cooking.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW heat for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH heat for 2 to 3 hours until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, gently stir the cheesy potatoes to incorporate any separated liquid. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
- Substitute cream of mushroom soup to make this recipe vegetarian-friendly.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a healthier, low-fat option.
- Use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder for more intense garlic flavor.
- Fresh potatoes can be used instead of frozen hash browns, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Low-fat cheese options will reduce calories but may slightly alter the texture and flavor.
- Be sure to spray or grease the crockpot well to prevent sticking.
