By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 19, 2022
Easy crockpot recipes are my best friend during the holidays, and this crockpot potato casserole is no different! I love that it’s super simple to make, and it’s an oh-so-yummy comfort food that will have everyone scrounging for seconds. No one wants to miss out on this creamy and delicious crockpot hashbrown casserole. It’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or any special occasion.
Ingredients for Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole
At our house, the combination of cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken and celery soup make this crockpot potato casserole deliciously cheesy and creamy. I always top with crispy bacon and cheese, and every bite will burst with heavenly, savory flavor! Plus, cooking potatoes in the crockpot leaves more oven space when preparing any holiday dinner! My kids would be happy if I made this recipe every single day!
- Frozen Hash Browns: An easy hack to avoid hours of grating! You can use shredded fresh potatoes if you prefer, though; simply rinse and dry the potatoes before using.
- Onion : Adds a sweet and earthy element to the dish.
- “ Cream of” Soups: I used a combination of cream of celery and cream of chicken soup to make this casserole super creamy and flavorful.
- Sour Cream: Adds richness and a delightful tangy flavor to the casserole. Greek yogurt also works here.
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese is the classic choice for this casserole.
- Bacon: Adds a pop of salty and umami flavor. I like bacon, but pancetta would also be delish!
Variations to Try
To change up the flavor a bit, I have found that you can use cream of mushroom soup in place of the cream of celery. For a vegetarian casserole, swap the cream of chicken for cream of celery or cream of mushroom and leave out the bacon.
You could even add diced peppers or green chilis to give your crockpot potato casserole a delicious, spicy kick!
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot potato casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the crockpot on “keep warm” or in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
How to Freeze
Freeze crockpot hashbrown casserole tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
While you could add cooked chicken, ground beef, or sausage to this crockpot hashbrown casserole to make it a more flavorful and complete meal, I prefer to serve it as a flavorful side dish! It’s great with Easter ham or Christmas beef tenderloin !
Notes from the Test Kitchen
If you don’t have a crockpot, don’t fret. I tried this recipe in the oven, and it totally works! Simply mix the ingredients and place them in a large baking dish. Bake in the oven at 350°F for around 30-40 minutes. If the top starts to brown, you can cover it with some foil.
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- ▢ 30 ounces frozen hash browns 1 large package
- ▢ ½ onion diced
- ▢ 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup 1 can
- ▢ 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can
- ▢ 2 cups sour cream
- ▢ 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 4 slices bacon chopped
- ▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives optional, for topping
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Instructions
- Take the hashbrowns out of the freezer and let them sit for 10-12 minutes to soften. 30 ounces frozen hash browns
- Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray.
- Add the partially thawed hashbrowns, onion, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, half of the cheese, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir well to combine. ½ onion, 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup, 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, 2 cups sour cream, 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- While the potatoes cook, fry the bacon in a pan until crisp. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate. 4 slices bacon
- Top with the remaining cheese, cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top with the cooked bacon, optional chives and enjoy! 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Cast Iron Skillet
Becky’s Tips
- You can also cook this casserole on high for 2-3 hours.
- You can keep this casserole warm on the “keep warm” setting for up to 2 hours.
- Serve this crockpot potato casserole for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter or any other time of the year! It’s so delicious!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Potato Casserole Step by Step
Prep the Potatoes: Take 30 ounces (1 package) of hashbrowns out of the freezer and let them sit for 10-12 minutes to soften. Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray, then add the partially thawed hashbrowns, ½ of a diced onion, 10.5 ounces (1 can) of cream of celery soup, 10.5 ounces (1 can) of cream of chicken soup, 2 cups of sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper to the crockpot. Stir well to combine.
Cook the Potatoes: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the potatoes are tender.
Fry the Bacon: While the potatoes cook, fry 4 slices of chopped bacon in a pan until crisp. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Top with Cheese: Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese, cover, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve the Casserole: Top with the cooked bacon, optional 1 tablespoon of chives, and enjoy!
More Potato Recipes To Try
- Ham and Potato Casserole
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Home Fries
- Easy Mashed Potatoes
- Smashed Potatoes
- Fried Mashed Potato Balls
- Sausage and Potato Casserole
- Crockpot Potatoes (2 Ways)
- Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
Crockpot Potato Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 30 ounces frozen hash browns 1 large package
- ½ onion diced
- 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup 1 can
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives optional, for topping
Instructions
- Take the hashbrowns out of the freezer and let them sit for 10-12 minutes to soften. 30 ounces frozen hash browns
- Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray.
- Add the partially thawed hashbrowns, onion, cream of celery soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, half of the cheese, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir well to combine. ½ onion, 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup, 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, 2 cups sour cream, 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- While the potatoes cook, fry the bacon in a pan until crisp. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate. 4 slices bacon
- Top with the remaining cheese, cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Top with the cooked bacon, optional chives and enjoy! 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
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Notes
- You can also cook this casserole on high for 2-3 hours.
- You can keep this casserole warm on the “keep warm” setting for up to 2 hours.
- Serve this crockpot potato casserole for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter or any other time of the year! It’s 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.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
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!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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
