Slow cooker cheesy potatoes are a no-fail side dish everyone loves. This recipe combines hash browns, cheddar cheese, French onion dip, and cream of chicken soup into a super creamy, ultra-cheesy, hash brown casserole that's completely dump-and-go. It's perfect for holidays, potlucks, Sunday dinners, or busy weeknights.
"These are so good! The perfect comfort food side dish. The addition of the French onion dip made it really good. Would've never thought to add that myself."
- ★★★★★Jen
If you ever had Cracker Barrel's Hash Brown Casserole, these cheesy potatoes are almost a copycat version.
This recipe is a little different because I swap out sour cream with French onion dip. It adds extra richness and a subtle savory onion flavor. Every bite is creamy, cheesy, and down right delicious. When I want a change from mashed potatoes, I love serving these alongside steaks or pork chops. They also are a delicious side dish for brunch. I hope you love them as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo -Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make slow cooker cheesy potatoes.
- shredded hash browns- I find the texture is more creamy with the shredded hash browns. You can use fresh or frozen shredded hash browns. You can substitute with cubed hash browns, but they won't be as creamy.
- French onion dip- You can substitute with sour cream.
- Cheddar cheese- You can substitute with Monterey Jack cheese. For a spicy kick, you can substitute with Pepper Jack cheese.
- butter
- cream of chicken soup- You can substitute with cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup.
- onion powder- You can substitute with diced onion or green onion, but keep in mind they will add a noticeable crunch to the texture.
- garlic powder- You can substitute with 1 crushed garlic clove.
Steps
Follow these simple steps to make crock pot cheesy potatoes.
- Shred cheese and melt butter. Add melted butter, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, French onion dip, onion powder, garlic powder, and hash browns to the slow cooker. Mix.
- Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours.
- During the last 20-30 minutes, top with the remaining cup of cheese, and continue cooking until melted and bubbly.
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Additional ingredient options
For a tasty change-up, crispy bacon, a can of green chilies, and diced jalapeño all make delicious additions. For a main dish, try adding diced ham or sliced polish sausage.
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📖 Recipe
Dump-and-Go Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 28 ounces shredded hash browns
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces French onion dip
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred 8 ounces cheddar cheese and melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add melted butter, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, 8 ounces French onion dip, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 28 ounces shredded hash browns to the slow cooker. Mix. salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover with the lid, and cook on low for 4 hours.
- During the last 20-30 minutes, top with the remaining cup of cheese, and continue cooking until melted and bubbly.
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Notes
- You can substitute French onion dip with sour cream.
Marysa says
What a great way to cook potatoes. I have never cooked potatoes in the slow cooker, and it sounds so convenient. Such a yummy comfort food recipe.
Jen says
These are so good! The perfect comfort food side dish. The addition of the French onion dip made it really good. Would've never thought to add that myself.