Description
Creamy crockpot cheesy potatoes emerge as a comforting side dish beloved by families everywhere. Rich cheese and tender potatoes create a simple, satisfying accompaniment you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (32 oz / 907 g) bag frozen diced hash browns (or fresh potatoes, diced)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (10.5 oz / 298 g) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- ½ cup crushed Ritz crackers or cornflakes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Generously spray crockpot interior with non-stick cooking spray to guarantee effortless release and cleaning.
- Mixture Creation: Combine hash browns, shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in the slow cooker. Thoroughly blend ingredients until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Cooking Process: Select cooking preference – LOW temperature for 4-5 hours or HIGH temperature for 2-3 hours. Periodically stir to ensure uniform heat distribution and prevent ingredient separation.
- Topping Enhancement: During final cooking phase, optional crispy layer can be incorporated by sprinkling crushed crackers or cornflakes across potato surface, creating delightful textural contrast.
- Serving Technique: Validate potato tenderness by fork testing. When potatoes reach desired softness and cheese transforms into luxurious sauce, immediately transfer to serving dish while piping hot, ensuring maximum flavor preservation and appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Generously spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray to guarantee easy removal and hassle-free cleaning.
- Balance Moisture: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy mixture that prevents dryness and ensures consistent flavor throughout the dish.
- Control Cooking Time: Adjust temperature settings based on your schedule – LOW for slower, more developed flavors or HIGH for quicker preparation, stirring occasionally to distribute heat evenly.
- Customize Texture: Add crispy topping like crushed crackers or cornflakes during the last 30 minutes to introduce a delightful crunch and elevate the potato’s overall texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg