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Let’s get excited about this super easy Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes. Next time you have a pot luck or a family dinner, you really need to make this super simple crock pot cheesy potato recipe. Everyone will go crazy for it!
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes:
This recipe was created as I really wanted to make my easy cheesy potato casserole recipe for a family dinner but I was out of oven space with everything else I was making.
That’s when I thought of my crock pot. So I gave it a try and was amazed by the results. This crock pot cheesy potatoes recipe tasted just like the one made in the oven,
My family loved this recipe and I hope you do too. This recipe is perfect to make your the summer holidays and barbecue. You can enjoy a delicious cheesy potato casserole without heating up your kitchen! You might also like Au Gratin Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe.
Another family favorite is Crockpot Carrots. Also check out this 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole Recipe.
Cheesy Potatoes or Slow Cooker Funeral Potatoes?
I have heard this recipe called both of these before. Essentially this is a cheesy potato casserole but I believe people started calling them funeral potatoes but it’s the perfect pot luck dish because everyone loves them.
Whatever you call them, they are not only easy to make but delicious too! They are definitely a crowd please at family dinners, holidays and pot lucks too.
You’ll need a crock pot for this recipe!
Now first, I highty suggest you invest in a crock pot casserole slow cooker. I bought mine on Amazon and it is amazing!
It allows you to cook your favorite casseroles without heating up your kitchen. Or you can make your favorite casseroles in the oven, and then keep them warm in the crock pot making this perfect for pot lucks and parties!
I have used mine a few times and I know I’ll be using them a lot in my future. However, you don’t need a casserole crock pot to make this recipe.
I made mine in a traditional 6 quart crock pot and it worked perfectly! You can also double this recipe and it’ll still fit in a 6 quart crock pot.
Ingredients:
- Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes (either shredded or diced works but I used shredded for this recipe)
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Milk
- Onion
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Sour Cream
That’s all you need to make this delicious and easy cheesy hashbrown potatoes crockpot recipe.
How to make crockpot cheesy potatoes:
You are not going to be believe how easy it is to make this easy crock pot potato side dish recipe.
First spray the inside of a 6 quart crock pot with nonstick spray. This will make the clean up very easy and will make serving these cheesy potatoes even easier.
Next take your frozen hash browns and break them up in the bag. This is easier to do while they’re in the bag and helps them cook more thoroughly once they’re added to the slow cooker.
Then in a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk and sour cream.
Next stir in the hash browns, onions and 1 cup of the cheese. Use a large spoon instead of a whisk to stir these ingredients in so that the hash browns don’t turn to mush when mixing them in.
After all the ingredients are combined, pour this mixture into the crock pot. Then top with the remaining cheese. This is what gives the casserole that nice cheesy top, so don’t skip this step! If you’re worried about it being too cheesy then just use ½ cup of cheese to top the casserole.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or for 2-3 hours on high until the potatoes are tender.
After the cooking time, serve with a large spoon and enjoy!
Check out this quick how to video:
Cheesy potato recipe tips:
I usually use frozen potatoes for this recipe because it’s convenient and frozen hash brown potatoes are pretty inexpensive. However, you can use fresh potatoes for this recipe if you prefer.
Also, you can make this a complete meal but staring in cooked shredded chicken or browned ground beef or sausage. I have done this a few time and they alway turn out great!
Plus staring in green chilis or diced peppers would be delicious in this recipe to give this cheesy potato casserole a spicy kick!
Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen hash browns (28 oz.) Shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz.)
- 1 cup milk
- ½ Onion Chopped (Optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz. sour cream
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 6 quart crock pot with non stick cooking spray.
- Break up the frozen hash browns in the bag.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk and sour cream.
- Stir in the hash browns, onions and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Pour this mixture into the crock pot and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
More easy Potato Recipes to Try:
- Easy Stovetop Scalloped Potatoes
- Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe
- Instant Pot Twice Baked Potatoes Casserole
- Easy Twice Baked Potatoes
- Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Great recipe when feeding a crowd. I doubled the recipe, increased cooking time to 6 hours on low. Crowd pleaser.
Sounds delicious! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it!
I made this but baked it in the oven in my crockpot dish. Once it was done I toasted the cheese on top. Then I put it back into the Crockpot to keep warm. It was a crowd pleaser for sure ?
Yes, I have a recipe similar to that already. You should try my Chicken Hashbrown Casserole Recipe!
Could I add chicken to this or a crunchy topping?? Thank you.
When doubling the recipe, add 1 hour of cooking time if cooking on low or 30 minutes if cooking on high. Thanks!
What would be the cooking time if I double the recipe?
Sorry for the confusion. This recipe serves 9.
I hope you enjoy it!
Hi just clarifying, the recipe says that that it makes 12 servings, but in the comments you’ve mentioned that it only makes nine. Just wondering how you’re figuring serving sizes and which is more accurate? I need to make for a wedding luncheon and need to correctly calibrate for the amount that I need
Making it for supper tonight.
Cream of Celery soup is a great alternative and will still give the potatoes the creamy sauce it needs.
Yes, I think it will fit.
I have not tested this yet but I think it would work great as long as all the ingredients fit in your crock pot. You may have to cook it for an extra hour on low to ensure that the middle gets cooked through completely. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. I hope you enjoy it!
Do you think this recipe would work if I doubled it?
Yes it will.
Will this recipe work if I use regular potatoes that I shred myself?
I’m so glad you love it! It is one of our favorites.
I have now made this for 3 different holiday pot luck parties and it has been a hit each time!!
If I double this recipe, would it fit in a large crockpot?
Can I skip the cream of chicken soup? Have a vegetarian. Thank you!
It doesn’t matter. I have cooked them both ways and it turns out amazing every time.
Should the frozen hash browns be thawed or not?
These are very yummy!! Thank you for this recipe, I have made them 3 times and it is the only way I will make these cheesy potatoes from now on!!
I would add an extra hour to the cook time.
Is the cook time the same if I double the recipe?
This really is the EASIEST cheesy potatoes and oh so good!! A hit at holidays, potlucks or just as a side dish with dinner. Winner!!
This really is the EASIEST cheesy potatoes and oh so good!! A hit at holidays, potlucks or just as a side dish with dinner. Winner!!
My family loves these potatoes and I make them a lot. It’s a very easy recipe for make.
The entire recipe serves 9, so each serving is 1/9 of the entire pan. It’s hard to put an exact size on it as each batch is different. Thank you!
In the nutrition facts, how much is one serving size? One cup? I am diabetic.
How many does this serve?
I made it with cream of mushroom soup and then doubled the recipe for a church potluck today. It turned out great. Even brought some home for leftovers. Tasted great.
Hi- Can you bake this in the oven? If so, how long and at what temperature?
Andi – I haven’t tried that yet so I’m not sure if it would work. You would only need to cook it on high pressure for 2-3 minutes with a quick release. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out. Thank you!
I’m not sure. I haven’t tried that before. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out. Thank you!
Can I use frozen fries instead of hash browns?
Yes, that would work fine. I would reduce the cook time by 1 hour. Thank you!
Can you use the hash browns that aren’t frozen
Can you make this in the Instant Pot? If so, how long do you cook it?
Here is a link to my oven baked version of this casserole – https://www.eatingonadime.com/cheesy-potato-casserole/. I don’t use butter in either of them. I don’t think it’s needed with the milk and cream of chicken soup. Thank you.
Yes, here is a recipe for oven baked cheesy potato casserole – https://www.eatingonadime.com/cheesy-potato-casserole/
Can I bake this in the oven?
Yes, you can reduce all the ingredients in half and it should work great. Thank you!
The oven-baked version of this recipe requires butter. Is there a reason you didn’t use it in your crockpot version?
I’d love to try this but it’s to much for one person. How can I cut it in half.
Salt and pepper to taste. Sometime I don’t even add any if it tastes great without it. Thanks.
How much salt and pepper do I use?
This casserole crock pot that I use is 3.5 quarts. Thank you!
Yes, definitely!
Yes, I think that the left overs would freeze great!
Can I freeze leftovers?
Can you just dice up potatoes and use those instead of the frozen hash browns?
How big is your crock pot/how many quarts does it hold?
We are making this tonite, we added peppers and onions with ground beef, and are cooking it in the oven, so cheese gets crispy.
I haven’t tried leaving it out but I definitely think you can and it would still taste great. Let me know how it turns out!
Do u have to use sour cream or can u leave it out.. I cant eat it so im wondering if its the same
Yes! That would be awesome!
I would add some left over ham.
Yes, I think it would still work fine.
Do you think it would work just as well if I doubled the recipe? Thanks!
Karen – I use a 2 pound bag.
What size bag of hashbrowns?
Sure , that would work as well. thanks
Can’t this be made in a regular, oval shaped slow cooker?