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Slow Cooker Hashbrown Casserole served and garnished next to the slow slow cooker with meal inside
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Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole

Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole is a must-have for family gatherings and holiday meals. What better occasion for tasty sides that you simply can’t pass up? This recipe includes a flavorful, cheesy sauce without any canned extras and you can make it entirely in the slow cooker - easy as that!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 183kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 16 oz frozen hash browns
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 6 oz cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add hash browns to a large bowl
  • Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat evenly
  • Add remaining ingredients (except for one handful of shredded cheese to top it off) and stir together until evenly combined
  • Add the mixture to the slow cooker, keeping the sides clean
  • Sprinkle handful of cheese across top of hash brown mixture
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
  • For a gluten-free casserole, use gluten-free flour and gluten-free frozen hash browns.
  • For best results, use full-fat dairy products.
  • Try to minimize food on the sides of the slow cooker to prevent any burning.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg