Crockpot Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe is so easy to make. It's a dump and go recipe that only makes a few minutes to throw together. It's total comfort food and the perfect side dish for just about any meal. This is the best cheesy potato casserole!
These Potatoes are a hit around the holidays and every family dinner. I also have a Cheesy Potatoes in oven recipe and if you're wondering what to serve with these cheesy potatoes, be sure to try our Turkey Breast, Pot Roast, and Crispy Chicken Recipe. They're all classics and everyone loves them.
And if you're looking for another easy to make Cheesy Potato recipe with a little kick, try our Spicy Cheesy Potatoes.
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Ingredients in Crockpot Cheesy Hashbrown Potatoes
- Shredded Hashbrown Potatoes
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Garlic Salt
- Onions
- Salt and Pepper to taste
How to Make Cheesy Potatoes in Slow Cooker
- Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized saute pan, on medium heat, saute diced onions in butter. Sautee until the onions are soft, tender, and golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine the hashbrowns potatoes, sauteed onions, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, garlic salt, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix.
- Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread the potato mixture in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Top the potatoes with remaining shredded cheese.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can peel and dice or shred fresh potatoes. This takes a little longer to prep but works just as well. You can also use leftover baked potatoes for this recipe. Just peel, if desired, and cut into chunks for the potato casserole.
Yes, it just gives the casserole a little different texture and takes a little longer to cook.
Keep the leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container for 4-5 days.
Oven: To reheat the potatoes, you can spread them in a small casserole dish, top with more cheese, and reheat in a 325-degree oven for 30 minutes or until warm throughout and the cheese if melted.
Microwave: To reheat the potatoes in the microwave, spread them evenly on a microwave-safe plate and heat in 30-second increments with stirring, until heated throughout.
What to serve with Cheesy Potatoes
Other Favorite Potato Side Dishes
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
- Hassleback Potatoes
- Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
- Steakhouse Baked Potatoes
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 20 oz bag Shredded Potatoes frozen and pre-packaged work great
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1.5 cups Onion diced
- 2 cups Cheese (reserve ½ c for topping)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 10.5 oz can Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your Slow Cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a skillet, on medium heat, melt the butter and add the onions. Sautee the onions, on medium heat, until they are soft, tender and caramelized.
- In the slow cooker, add the shredded potatoes, caramelized onions, half of the shredded cheese, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup and the garlic salt. Stir until combined.
- Spread the ingredients in to the bottom of the slow cooker with a spoon and add the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese.
- Cook on high for 2.5- 3 hours or low for 4-5 hours. Or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden. Let the potatoes cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Crockpot Cheese and Potato Casserole Recipe is so easy to make. It's a dump and go recipe that only makes a few minutes to throw together. It's total comfort food and the perfect potato side dish for just about any meal.
Janet
Perfect re pie. I added rosemary for our Easter meal. Tastes great.
Kim
Can I use pre-packaged refrigerated shredded potatoes and just not cook it as long?
Jill Baird
Yes, that'll work too.
Janet
I used the Simply Potato fresh hash brown. Also sautéed the onion first. Also seasoned with Rosemary. Cooked four hours on slow.
Meg Ray
Do I need to thaw the frozen potatoes first?
Jill Baird
No need to thaw the potatoes, just add them frozen.
Liz
What is you don’t want to use cream of mushroom soup? (Hubby hates mushrooms!)
Jill Baird
You could use cream of chicken soup too. However, I'm guessing he would never know there is cream of mushroom soup in them. It just adds a creaminess and also a meaty rich flavor. It doesn't have a strong mushroom flavor.
Amanda
My family loves this recipe! This is my third time making it. It’s so easy and delicious. They say YUM when I say I’m making it.
Jill Baird
Amanda, thank you for letting me know! I appreciate you comment and rating!
Kathy
Could I make this in a casserole the night before, then transfer to a crockpot, reheat to take to a tailgate? I can plug in once there but I need to transfer this way
McKenna
This is my FAVORITE recipe for any event! Everyone loves them and there the first to be gone!
Jill Baird
I'm so happy to hear this. We love it too! You can't beat the flavor and ease in this recipe!
Diane Sandage
What cheese besides Cheddar
Jill Baird
You could use a gruyere, swiss, white cheddar, or even a mozzarella.
Robin
If this recipe is doubled does the slow cooking time change?
The Carefree Kitchen
You may need to add an hour or so. Something that might helo is if you stir it half way through and then add a little more cheese on top. If you have that much in there it would help to distribute the hot potatoes throughout. Great idea though. I'm making potatoes for a crowd and I'm going to double mine too!
Kate
Could I bake half way then cook in crock pot for remaining time the next day?
Kayla
That’s what I’m wondering too, I would like to make them for an event tomorrow but make them this evening. Thanks!
The Carefree Kitchen
You bet! You can make them a day or two in advance. Just be sure to let the casserole dish come up to room tempreture before adding it to a hot oven. You can shatter a glass baking dish if it's cold and you insert it in a hot oven.
The Carefree Kitchen
yes, You can saute the onions and mix it all up and then just cook it in the slow cooker.
Jessica
I’ve made these for three different events and everyone loves them!!! So easy, perfect brunch food!
Challe
You give all the nutritional information for this recipe (which is great), but don’t state the serving size. Based off 8 people... but how much did those 8 people get? 1 cup? 2 cups?
sarahK@thecarefreekitchen
Hi there - thanks for your question! In a single batch of this recipe, each serving for 8 people would be a little over 3/4 cup.