Hash Brown Casserole In Crock Pot Recipe
Description
Hash brown casserole in crock pot is the perfect comfort food. It’s cheesy, creamy, and made with potatoes and onions, all cooked in a slow cooker. This dish is incredibly easy to make and requires minimal prep work. The slow cooker does all the work for you. Plus, it’s a great dish for a crowd and can easily be doubled or tripled for a large gathering. Serve it as a side or as a main dish, either way it’s sure to be a hit!
Prep Time
This casserole can be prepped and ready to cook in the slow cooker in just 15 minutes. Simply combine the ingredients and pour them into the slow cooker. That’s it!
Cook Time
This dish takes 5-6 hours on low heat or 3-4 hours on high heat in the slow cooker. You’ll know it’s done when the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Ingredients
For this dish, you’ll need 1 package of frozen hash browns (thawed), 1 onion (diced), 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup, 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. You’ll also need a 6-quart slow cooker.
Instructions
1. Start by combining the thawed hash browns, diced onion, 1 cup of cheese, cream of mushroom soup, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Grease a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Pour the hash brown mixture into the slow cooker and spread it out evenly.
4. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 5-6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
6. Once the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly, it’s done!
Equipment
You’ll need a 6-quart slow cooker to make this dish. You might also want to have a large bowl and a spoon or spatula handy to mix the ingredients.
Notes
This dish is great on its own, but you can also serve it with a side of vegetables or a salad. You can also customize this dish by adding other ingredients like diced ham, cooked bacon, or diced bell peppers. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time if you add more ingredients.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This dish has approximately 296 calories, 17g of fat, 18g of protein, and 20g of carbohydrates per serving.
Recipe Tips
For a vegan version of this dish, you can substitute the cream of mushroom soup for a vegan cream soup. You can also substitute the butter for vegan butter or olive oil. To make a gluten-free version, make sure to use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup. And, for a dairy-free version, you can substitute the cheese for a dairy-free cheese.
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