🧀🥔 SLOW COOKER 5-INGREDIENT CHEESY HASHBROWN CASSEROLE – DON’T LOSE THIS RECIPE! 🥔🧀
If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food that practically cooks itself, this Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is exactly what you need. Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly tender, this dish is a lifesaver for busy days, holidays, potlucks, or cozy family dinners.
No oven. No fancy ingredients. Just dump, stir, and let your slow cooker work its magic. This is one of those recipes everyone asks for after the first bite!
✨ WHY THIS RECIPE IS A WIN
✔ Only 5 simple ingredients
✔ Made in the slow cooker
✔ Perfect for feeding a crowd
✔ Rich, creamy, and ultra-comforting
✔ Great side dish or main meal
✔ Kid-approved and freezer-friendly
🛒 INGREDIENTS (JUST 5!)
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen hashbrowns (cubed or shredded)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup melted butter
(Salt & pepper optional, but not required)
🥣 HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER CHEESY HASHBROWN CASSEROLE
1️⃣ Spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
2️⃣ Add frozen hashbrowns directly to the slow cooker (no need to thaw).
3️⃣ In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and melted butter until smooth.
4️⃣ Pour mixture over hashbrowns and stir gently to coat evenly.
5️⃣ Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and lightly mix.
6️⃣ Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until hot, bubbly, and tender.
7️⃣ Stir once before serving for extra creaminess.
🔥 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
✔ Use sharp cheddar for the most flavor
✔ Don’t overcook — check early to keep it creamy
✔ For a golden top, uncover during the last 20 minutes
🌟 VARIATIONS YOU’LL LOVE
- Add cooked bacon or sausage for a heartier dish
- Swap cream of chicken for cream of mushroom
- Stir in diced onions or green onions
- Add a pinch of garlic powder or paprika
❄️ MAKE AHEAD & STORAGE
- Assemble and refrigerate overnight
- Freeze leftovers up to 2 months
- Reheat in microwave or oven
❤️ FINAL THOUGHTS
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is the kind of recipe you keep coming back to — easy, comforting, and made with ingredients you probably already have. Whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or dinner, this dish never disappoints.
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