Crockpot cheesy potatoes are the ultimate slow cooker side dish. Cheesy potatoes, seasoned with herbs and in a creamy sauce that easy to make with a few ingredients.
Are you ready to indulge in a mouthwatering and oh-so-cheesy comfort dish? This crockpot cheesy potatoes recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for cozying up on a chilly evening or impressing your guests at a potluck. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a trusty crockpot, you can easily whip up this creamy and savory delight.
Imagine tender, diced potatoes layered with gooey melted cheese, infused with the flavors of herbs and spices that will leave you craving for more. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a dish that is both rich and comforting.
For beginner cooks now worries, just toss everything in the crockpot, set it, and forget it! In a few hours, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of cheesy goodness.
So grab your crockpot and let’s get cooking! Get ready to savor every bite of these crockpot cheesy potatoes.
How To Make Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Ingredients needed
- Frozen cubed hash browns
- Cream of chicken
- Onion
- Cheddar Cheese
- Sour cream
- Ranch seasoning pack
Making the crockpot cheesy potatoes
- First, remove the frozen hash browns from the freezer and allow them to thaw. You can also leave them in the refrigerator overnight for this.
- Now when ready to cook, in a bowl combine the cream of chicken, sour cream and the ranch seasoning together.
- Next, add the thawed hash browns to the crockpot. Then, mix in the creamy sauce with the hash browns inside the crockpot.
- Place on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. At the 2 hour mark add in shredded cheese. Mix half in the crockpot cheesy potatoes then the other half across the top of the dish.
- Cook for a remaining 30 minutes then serve. Allow to cool a bit because the insides will be hot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to thaw the potatoes first?
Yes, this helps them cook more even and faster. If you put them in there frozen they will cook but can be a headache due to the way the crockpot heats ingredients.
Could I use shredded hash browns instead?
Yes, the hash browns are personal preference. Cooking times will remain the same.
What to serve with crockpot cheesy potatoes?
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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 32 ounce bag of frozen cubed hash browns
- 10 ounce can of cream of chicken
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 pack ranch seasoning
Instructions
- First, remove the frozen hash browns from the freezer and allow them to thaw. You can also leave them in the refrigerator overnight for this.
- Now when ready to cook, in a bowl combine the cream of chicken, sour cream and the ranch seasoning together.
- Next, add the thawed hash browns to the crockpot. Then, mix in the creamy sauce with the hash browns inside the crockpot.
- Place on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours. At the 2 hour mark add in shredded cheese. Mix half in the crockpot cheesy potatoes then the other half across the top of the dish.
- Cook for a remaining 30 minutes then serve. Allow to cool a bit because the insides will be hot.