Description
Creamy slow cooker cheesy potatoes bring comfort and flavor straight from grandma’s kitchen. Rich cheddar and tender potatoes create a mouthwatering side dish that melts hearts and satisfies hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) frozen diced hash brown potatoes
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly coat the interior of the slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Create a creamy base by whisking together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Fold the diced hash brown potatoes into the creamy mixture, ensuring each potato piece is thoroughly coated with the seasoned sauce.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and diced onion into the potato mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Carefully transfer the potato mixture to the prepared slow cooker, spreading it uniformly to promote consistent cooking.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and set to LOW temperature, allowing the potatoes to simmer and become tender over 4-5 hours.
- Alternatively, if time is limited, cook on HIGH temperature for 2-3 hours until potatoes reach desired softness and cheese melts completely.
- Gently stir the potatoes before serving to redistribute the melted cheese and ensure even heat distribution.
- Optional: Enhance the dish’s visual appeal and flavor by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions or parsley on top as a vibrant garnish.
Notes
- Optimize potato texture by thawing frozen hash browns completely and patting dry to prevent excess moisture, ensuring a creamy and crisp result.
- Customize dietary needs by substituting cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for vegetarian options or using low-fat dairy alternatives for lighter versions.
- Enhance flavor profiles by experimenting with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or pepper jack to add complexity and personal flair.
- Prevent burning or sticking by using a slow cooker liner or applying a generous layer of non-stick spray, and avoid overmixing during cooking to maintain potato structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg