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    Home » Appetizers & Sides » Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole

    Published: Jun 22, 2018 · Modified: Nov 21, 2020 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    The best potato recipe is now made in your slow cooker! This Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole is creamy and cheesy and my all time favorite side dish recipe. It's one of the best easy recipes that you and your family will love! 

    (Pictures updated 6/21/2018) Cheesy Potato Casserole has been a family favorite for years. Since I can remember by mom has been making it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. It was always my favorite part of the meal, and the casserole I was in charge of making. I called my mom up and told her I was making it in the slow cooker for dinner and she couldn't wait to hear how it turned out. It was just as yummy and cheesy, but with less work!

    How to make Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole:

    This recipe is so simple. All you need to do is place all ingredients except for 1 cup of cheese into your slow cooker and mix together well then place the lid on. Cook on low for 4 hours. Top with remaining cheese and place the lid back on then allow to cook for 20 more minutes.

     Do you really just use 2 tablespoons of onion?

    Yes, that is not a typo. I know it may not seem like a lot but for this recipe, a little goes a long way. I have tried the recipe without onions at all and it really changes the taste.

    Can I make this casserole in the over?

    Yes this recipe started as a casserole I make in the oven but I tried it in the slow cooker and loved it. If you want that recipe check it out here, Cheesy Potato Casserole.

    More Potato Recipes:

    • Roasted Ranch Potatoes
    • Loaded Smashed Potatoes
    • Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
    • Loaded Mashed Potatoes
    • Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
    • Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes 
    • Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

     

    More Slow Cooker side dish to try:

    Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese: Nothing better than comfort food in your slow cooker! I love this recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese it’s my favorite way to make mac and cheese and comes out perfect every time!

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Potatoes: These Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Potatoes are tossed in ranch seasoning then covered with cheese and bacon. All made in the slow cooker and ready to pair with any dinner. 

    Slow Cooker Creamed Corn: Side dishes in the slow cooker make for an easy dinner, try this Slow Cooker Cheesy Creamed Corn. Creamy and cheesy this is one you have to try.

    Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole

    Jennie Duncan
    The best potato recipe is now made in your slow cooker! This Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole is creamy and cheesy and my all time favorite side dish recipe. It's one of the best easy recipes that you and your family will love! 
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs 20 mins
    Total Time 4 hrs 25 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Slow Cooker
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 460 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 32 oz Frozen Southern Style Hash Brown Potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons Frozen Minced Onions
    • 2 cups Sour Cream
    • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
    • 4 tablespoons Butter (melted)
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese (divided)

    Instructions
     

    • Place all ingredients except for 1 cup of cheese into your slow cooker and mix together well then place the lid on.
    • Cook on low for 4 hours. Top with remaining cheese and place the lid back on then allow to cook for 20 more minutes.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 797mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1027IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 387mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Casserole
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    Comments

    1. Pam Senecal

      November 09, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      Can I double this recipe? Should I cook it for the same amount of time?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 21, 2022 at 12:55 pm

        Yes you can! It could need more cooking time but not much. I would cook it according to dictions then add more time as needed.

        Reply
    2. Sandi

      December 04, 2020 at 8:53 am

      Can you use frozen shredded potatoes?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        December 22, 2020 at 12:40 pm

        Yes that would work

        Reply
    3. Jennelle DeCoste

      July 28, 2020 at 11:34 am

      Can I use fresh potatoes? I have some I need to use up. What would happen to the cooking time and would I need more liquid?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        August 04, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        I've honestly never tried fresh potatoes. The reason I use frozen hash brown potatoes is also due to the small size the potatoes are cubed in as well.

        Reply
        • Ryan

          November 14, 2022 at 9:49 pm

          I made it last night with fresh potatoes, 5 hours on high I would check them ever 15 minutes after the first four hours, I did add more seasonings, and cheese as well only had about a cups worth of leftovers out of a 8 quart slow cooker. I would use a liner next time for sure cooked cheese is hard to get out of the crock!

          Reply
          • Jennie

            November 17, 2022 at 9:33 am

            A liner is definitely good advice for this recipe. I need to use them more often.

    4. Kim Widmann

      December 08, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      Hi Jennie, If I double the recipe, would I have to cook them longer in the crock pot? And can you really add the hash browns in frozen?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        December 13, 2019 at 3:09 pm

        Hi Kim, yes I add them in frozen. If you are doubling the recipe I would add an hour on to the cooking time. Mix and check on it from there.

        Reply
    5. Liz

      December 23, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      Could you prep these ahead of time and cook the next day?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        December 24, 2018 at 3:48 pm

        Yes! I usually mix it all up the day before Christmas! =)

        Reply
    6. Gary

      December 23, 2018 at 1:30 am

      Can you substitute fresh onion for the frozen onion? If so, how much and which type of onion? Would it have to be sauteed first? I think any of the cream of ( ) soups would work, perhaps not the mushroom, but even that might create an interesting new taste.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        December 24, 2018 at 3:47 pm

        Yes fresh onions work and since it is such a small amount and they are cooked for a while you can just diced them and add them like you would the frozen. It would taste different then the original but yes I agree something new to try and any cream of soup would work!

        Reply
    7. MaryAnn

      December 22, 2018 at 12:20 am

      I have been making this recipe for years. We call them holiday potatoes. The only difference is I use cream of celery and no melted butter. It’s a wonderful dish. Also never tried it in a crockpot will try that next.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        December 22, 2018 at 10:46 am

        Making them in the slow cooker was a game changer! Hope you love it!!

        Reply
    8. Alissa

      November 22, 2018 at 8:18 am

      Do you need to thaw the hashbrowns first?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 22, 2018 at 3:02 pm

        I do not!

        Reply
    9. Stacie

      November 21, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      Have you ever doubled the recipe in your crockpot?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 22, 2018 at 3:03 pm

        I have not but as long as your crockpot is big enough then it should work well!

        Reply
    10. Sherry

      November 16, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      Could you make this in an instant pot?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 16, 2018 at 8:53 pm

        Hi Sherry, I have not made this in the instant pot. I actually do not own an instant pot so I could not tell you. We love it in the slow cooker and it taste amazing. Let me know if you do it in the instant pot I would love to hear about it.

        Reply
    11. Sara

      November 15, 2018 at 9:34 am

      Good morning!
      I'm doing these for a potluck tomorrow. I've made your recipe before and love it. I wondered if you think cooking on HIGH in half the time would still make these good? Or if you thing these could be prepped the night before and put back on keep warm the next day?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 15, 2018 at 10:24 am

        I have cooked them on high before and they taste great but you will have the potatoes that are touching the slow cooker insert a little over cooked which is why I suggested low. So it can be done but harder to clean up and possibly having some waste from those overcooked pieces. I think cooking it the night before then allowing it to cool and placing on warn in the morning would be the best option. I eat them leftover all the time and they are great still.

        Reply
    12. Haley

      July 29, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Could cauliflower be used instead of potatoes?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        July 29, 2018 at 2:19 pm

        Hi Haley! I have not tried the recipe that way before but it sounds good! You may need to adjust cooking time or steam it before hand. Let me know how it turns out!!

        Reply
    13. Virginia

      July 15, 2018 at 11:39 am

      My son’s girlfriend is a vegetarian, I substituted cream of chicken with cream of potato and cream of celery. She loved it!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        July 15, 2018 at 1:51 pm

        That's a great idea! So glad you all liked the recipe =)

        Reply
    14. Buyviagra

      June 25, 2018 at 1:18 am

      Jennie, thanks a lot for the article post.Much thanks again. Fantastic.

      Reply
    15. Hope

      March 31, 2018 at 8:07 pm

      Can this be made with fresh cubed potatoes? Thanks 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennie

        March 31, 2018 at 10:04 pm

        Hi Hope, I have not tried that but a cubed potato would would take longer to cook and would retain more water. I did find a recipe on how to shred a potato and get the water out that I thin would work perfectly for this recipe if you want to try it out! http://thepioneerwoman.com/food-and-friends/how-to-make-hash-browns/ I hope that helps!!

        Reply
    16. Stephanie Fischer

      March 25, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      When you double it, how long do you cook in slow cooker?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        March 25, 2018 at 9:28 pm

        I have not doubled this one yet but my suggestion would be to add about 2 hours more when doubling. I hope you enjoy the recipe Stephanie!

        Reply
    17. Krista

      November 16, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Well, I made some delicious soup. I thought I was doubling it, thinking it was calling for 12 oz of potatoes total. I used a 28 oz bag of potatoes thinking that was double, plus some. I like the new potato soup though!!!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 16, 2016 at 9:55 pm

        Oh no! I am going to update that to make it clearer! I bet it would make a good potato soup, I think you just created my next recipe 😉

        Reply
    18. Jennifer

      November 15, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Can this be doubled using a 5 qt crockpot?

      Reply
      • Jennie

        November 15, 2016 at 3:17 pm

        Yes! This recipe can be easily doubled. We usually double is when making it for Thanksgiving, it goes fast! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    19. Corinne

      September 09, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      I love potatoes and I'm super excited that I can make this dish in the crockpot! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe.

      Reply
      • Jennie

        September 09, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        I have a love for potatoes also! It's pretty deep =) Hope you enjoy the recipe!

        Reply
    20. Amanda

      September 08, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      This looks so delicious! I'm taking it to my next potluck!

      Reply
      • Jennie

        September 09, 2016 at 3:55 pm

        It is SO good! My absolute favorite!

        Reply

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