Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes are an easy and comforting side dish that requires just 10 minutes of prep time. This super-simple recipe is perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, and holiday feasts.
Creamy and cheesy potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser and have never been easier – let your slow cooker do the work!
Ingredients Needed
- Frozen hash brown potatoes – You’ll need a 32-ounce package. Use diced or shredded hash brown potatoes (I used diced in this recipe).
- Cheese – Shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- Sour cream OR sour cream French onion dip – I’ve made this recipe with both. I personally prefer the flavor of the French onion dip because it gives it a little extra flavor boost. Use either one you prefer!
- Cream of chicken soup
- Chopped yellow onion
- Seasonings – Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
How to Make Cheesy Potatoes in the Crock Pot
The following is a brief overview; please see the recipe card for full, detailed instructions and ingredient amounts.
- Stir together the frozen potatoes, sour cream (or sour cream French onion dip), soup, onion, cheese (reserve some for the topping), and seasonings in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender and the cheese is melted.
- Turn off the crock pot. Remove the lid and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover and allow the cheese to melt (about 5 minutes).
Helpful Tips
- Do not thaw the hash brown potatoes; they cook perfectly from frozen!
- Shred your own cheese: Shred the cheddar from a block instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese often contains additives that prevent it from melting as well as freshly shredded cheese.
- Using your hands, break up the frozen potatoes in the bag before opening. This makes it easier to stir and combine the mixture.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of crushed buttery crackers on the top when serving for a crunchy texture if desired.
Storage and Reheating
- Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave in a microwave-safe dish covered with a damp paper towel. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until heated through.
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Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes
These crock pot cheesy potatoes are an easy side dish using simple ingredients that require just 10 minutes of prep time!
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes diced or shredded
- 1 cup sour cream OR sour cream French onion dip
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- ⅔ cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 ½ cups (10 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided – reserve ½ cup (2 ounces) for topping
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Spray the insert of your slow cooker with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Stir together the frozen potatoes, sour cream (or sour cream French onion dip), cream of chicken soup, onion, 2 cups (8 ounces) of the shredded cheese (refrigerate the remaining ½ cup of cheese while the potatoes are cooking), salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker (I used a 6-quart crock pot). Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, or until potatoes are fork-tender and cheese is melted.
- Turn off your slow cooker, remove the lid, and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup (2 ounces) of shredded cheese. Cover and allow the cheese to melt (approximately 5 minutes).
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your personal preference.
- Storage: Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
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