By Becky Hardin
Published Aug 12, 2023
These Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes are one delicious recipe that I think are perfect for breakfast or as a side to go with your favorite dinners. I also love to serve this simple casserole for holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
What’s in Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole?
I’ve loaded these cheesy potatoes with frozen hash browns, cheese, sour cream, and spices. Everything comes together to create the perfect creamy, cheesy potato casserole to serve with breakfast or dinner (or on the holidays!).
- Hashbrowns: Prepped and ready to go, frozen hashbrowns make this recipe super simple!
- Cheese: A mixture of freshly shredded cheese (choose your favorite!) and cream cheese makes these potatoes super creamy and cheesy.
- Sour Cream: Adds a bit of tanginess and helps make these potatoes even creamier.
- Butter: Adds richness and flavor.
- Spices: Onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika are the perfect blend of spices for these potatoes.
Pro Tip: There’s no need to thaw the hashbrowns; just dump and go!
Variations
I love to change up the flavor of these potatoes by using different cheeses and spices. I find that colby, Monterey jack, pepper jack, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese are great choices. I’ve also sprinkled in some of my favorite spice blends, like ranch , Italian seasoning , taco seasoning , or everything bagel seasoning for breakfast.
How to Store and Reheat
These Crockpot cheesy hashbrowns will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can warm them through in the oven at 350°F until the cheese has melted to serve.
You can reheat them in the microwave if you are in a hurry, but they can get a bit soggy.
How to Freeze
Freeze crockpot cheesy potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
These crockpot cheesy hashbrowns are so versatile! You can serve them for breakfast alongside scrambled eggs , bacon , and pancakes or as a side dish for dinner!
Try them with crockpot chicken breasts , Caesar chicken , or oven baked steak for a quick weeknight dinner. If serving for the holidays, they are an amazing compliment to my honey glazed ham or smoked turkey breast .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 26 ounces frozen hashbrowns (1 bag)
- ▢ 8 ounces freshly shredded cheese divided (I used cheddar)
- ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese cubed (1 brick)
- ▢ 1 cup sour cream
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground paprika
Video
Instructions
- Add the hash browns, half of the cheddar cheese, and all of the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to a crockpot. 26 ounces frozen hashbrowns, 8 ounces freshly shredded cheese, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- Stir to combine then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the potatoes.
- Place the lid on the pot and cook on high for 2½-3 hours, or until the edges start to crisp up and the cheese has fully melted on top.
- Let it cool for 3-4 minutes then serve with freshly minced parsley.
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- There’s no need to thaw the hashbrowns. Use them straight from frozen.
- Make it healthier by using low-fat sour cream and cream cheese.
- Serve these Crockpot cheesy hashbrowns for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, or any other time of the year! They are so delicious!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I like to use shredded cheddar cheese for this casserole. It’s best to use freshly grated rather than pre-grated. Pre-grated usually has a coating on it, which makes the cheese harder to melt. For the cream cheese, I prefer to use full-fat, but you can use a reduced-fat one if you prefer.
Nope! Keeping the lid on the crockpot will allow the potatoes to steam, which will prevent them from burning.
Because we’re using frozen hashbrowns, it only takes 2½-3 hours to cook this casserole. If you choose to use raw shredded potatoes, it may take a bit longer for them to turn tender.
This is the result of a process called oxidation, and it can happen to potatoes no matter how you cook them because they are starchy. The potatoes are still perfectly safe to eat!
I love the convenience of cooking this side in the slow cooker as it frees up oven space, which is perfect if you are planning to serve it as part of a big feast. If you prefer, you can cook it in the oven in less time.
More Crockpot Potato Recipes We Love
- Crockpot Potato Casserole
- Crockpot Potatoes (2 Ways)
- Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
- Crockpot Twice Baked Potatoes
- Crockpot Sweet Potato Casserole
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 26 ounces frozen hashbrowns (1 bag)
- 8 ounces freshly shredded cheese divided (I used cheddar)
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed (1 brick)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
Instructions
- Add the hash browns, half of the cheddar cheese, and all of the cream cheese, sour cream, butter, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to a crockpot. 26 ounces frozen hashbrowns, 8 ounces freshly shredded cheese, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- Stir to combine then sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top of the potatoes.
- Place the lid on the pot and cook on high for 2½-3 hours, or until the edges start to crisp up and the cheese has fully melted on top.
- Let it cool for 3-4 minutes then serve with freshly minced parsley.
Video
Notes
- There’s no need to thaw the hashbrowns. Use them straight from frozen.
- Make it healthier by using low-fat sour cream and cream cheese.
- Serve these Crockpot cheesy hashbrowns for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, or any other time of the year! They are so delicious!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
