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Let’s get excited about this super easy Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes. Next time you have a pot luck or a family dinner, you really need to make this super simple crock pot cheesy potato recipe. Everyone will go crazy for it!

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes:

This recipe was created as I really wanted to make my easy cheesy potato casserole recipe for a family dinner but I was out of oven space with everything else I was making.

That’s when I thought of my crock pot. So I gave it a try and was amazed by the results.  This crock pot cheesy potatoes recipe tasted just like the one made in the oven,

My family loved this recipe and I hope you do too.  This recipe is perfect to make your the summer holidays and barbecue.  You can enjoy a delicious cheesy potato casserole without heating up your kitchen! You might also like Au Gratin Potatoes Crock Pot Recipe.

Another family favorite is Crockpot Carrots. Also check out this 5 Ingredient Corn Casserole Recipe.

Cheesy Potatoes or Slow Cooker Funeral Potatoes? 

I have heard this recipe called both of these before.  Essentially this is a cheesy potato casserole but I believe people started calling them funeral potatoes but it’s the perfect pot luck dish because everyone loves them.

Whatever you call them, they are not only easy to make but delicious too!  They are definitely a crowd please at family dinners, holidays and pot lucks too. We love to serve these potatoes with Honey Baked Ham Recipe.

You’ll need a crock pot for this recipe! 

Now first, I highty suggest you invest in a crock pot casserole slow cooker. I bought mine on Amazon and it is amazing!  

It allows you to cook your favorite casseroles without heating up your kitchen. Or you can make your favorite casseroles in the oven, and then keep them warm in the crock pot making this perfect for pot lucks and parties!

I have used mine a few times and I know I’ll be using them a lot in my future. However, you don’t need a casserole crock pot to make this recipe.

I made mine in a traditional 6 quart crock pot and it worked perfectly! You can also double this recipe and it’ll still fit in a 6 quart crock pot.

Ingredients:

  • Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes (either shredded or diced works but I used shredded for this recipe)
  • Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Milk
  • Onion
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Sour Cream

That’s all you need to make this delicious and easy cheesy hashbrown potatoes crockpot recipe.

How to make crockpot cheesy potatoes: 

You are not going to be believe how easy it is to make this easy crock pot potato side dish recipe.

First spray the inside of a 6 quart crock pot with nonstick spray. This will make the clean up very easy and will make serving these cheesy potatoes even easier.

Next take your frozen hash browns and break them up in the bag. This is easier to do while they’re in the bag and helps them cook more thoroughly once they’re added to the slow cooker.

Then in a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk and sour cream.

Next stir in the hash browns, onions and 1 cup of the cheese.  Use a large spoon instead of a whisk to stir these ingredients in so that the hash browns don’t turn to mush when mixing them in.

After all the ingredients are combined, pour this mixture into the crock pot. Then top with the remaining cheese. This is what gives the casserole that nice cheesy top, so don’t skip this step! If you’re worried about it being too cheesy then just use ½ cup of cheese to top the casserole.

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or for 2-3 hours on high until the potatoes are tender.

After the cooking time, serve with a large spoon and enjoy!

Check out this quick how to video:

Cheesy potato recipe tips: 

I usually use frozen potatoes for this recipe because it’s convenient and frozen hash brown potatoes are pretty inexpensive.  However, you can use fresh potatoes for this recipe if you prefer.

Also, you can make this a complete meal but staring in cooked shredded chicken or browned ground beef or sausage.  I have done this a few time and they alway turn out great!

Plus staring in green chilis or diced peppers would be delicious in this recipe to give this cheesy potato casserole a spicy kick!

Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe

5 from 628 votes
You are going to love this quick and easy crock pot cheesy potato casserole recipe. Finally a delicious casserole that won’t heat up your kitchen!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 9
Cuisine American
Course casserole, Side Dish
Calories 274

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Instructions

  • Spray the inside of a 6 quart crock pot with non stick cooking spray.
  • Break up the frozen hash browns in the bag.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk and sour cream.
  • Stir in the hash browns, onions and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
  • Pour this mixture into the crock pot and top with the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

I usually use shredded hash browns for this recipe, but you can also use diced hash browns or the hash browns with green peppers and onions mixed in.  
Refrigerate leftovers in an air tight container for 5-7 days.  Top with a small amount of melted butter when reheating to add moisture back to the casserole when reheating.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 274kcal, Carbohydrates 22g, Protein 10g, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 46mg, Sodium 440mg, Potassium 368mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 3g, Vitamin A 514IU, Vitamin C 8mg, Calcium 251mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. Marie says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe when feeding a crowd. I doubled the recipe, increased cooking time to 6 hours on low. Crowd pleaser.

  2. Carrie Barnard says:

    Sounds delicious! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it!

  3. Elizabeth Holt says:

    5 stars
    I made this but baked it in the oven in my crockpot dish. Once it was done I toasted the cheese on top. Then I put it back into the Crockpot to keep warm. It was a crowd pleaser for sure ?

  4. Amy B. says:

    Could I add chicken to this or a crunchy topping?? Thank you.

  5. Carrie Barnard says:

    When doubling the recipe, add 1 hour of cooking time if cooking on low or 30 minutes if cooking on high. Thanks!

  6. Katherine Rhoades says:

    What would be the cooking time if I double the recipe?

  7. Carrie Barnard says:

    Sorry for the confusion. This recipe serves 9.

  8. Carrie Barnard says:

    I hope you enjoy it!

  9. Mac says:

    Hi just clarifying, the recipe says that that it makes 12 servings, but in the comments you’ve mentioned that it only makes nine. Just wondering how you’re figuring serving sizes and which is more accurate? I need to make for a wedding luncheon and need to correctly calibrate for the amount that I need

  10. Bonnie says:

    Making it for supper tonight.

  11. Carrie Barnard says:

    Cream of Celery soup is a great alternative and will still give the potatoes the creamy sauce it needs.

  12. Carrie Barnard says:

    Yes, I think it will fit.

  13. Carrie Barnard says:

    I have not tested this yet but I think it would work great as long as all the ingredients fit in your crock pot. You may have to cook it for an extra hour on low to ensure that the middle gets cooked through completely. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. I hope you enjoy it!

  14. Jana J Craig says:

    Do you think this recipe would work if I doubled it?

  15. Carrie Barnard says:

    Yes it will.

  16. Tessa :) says:

    Will this recipe work if I use regular potatoes that I shred myself?

  17. Carrie Barnard says:

    I’m so glad you love it! It is one of our favorites.

  18. Mary Jane says:

    5 stars
    I have now made this for 3 different holiday pot luck parties and it has been a hit each time!!

  19. Edna says:

    If I double this recipe, would it fit in a large crockpot?

  20. Kim says:

    Can I skip the cream of chicken soup? Have a vegetarian. Thank you!

  21. Carrie Barnard says:

    It doesn’t matter. I have cooked them both ways and it turns out amazing every time.

  22. Christina says:

    Should the frozen hash browns be thawed or not?

  23. Lori Donley says:

    5 stars
    These are very yummy!! Thank you for this recipe, I have made them 3 times and it is the only way I will make these cheesy potatoes from now on!!

  24. Carrie Barnard says:

    I would add an extra hour to the cook time.

  25. Sarah says:

    Is the cook time the same if I double the recipe?

  26. Julie Alic says:

    5 stars
    This really is the EASIEST cheesy potatoes and oh so good!! A hit at holidays, potlucks or just as a side dish with dinner. Winner!!

  27. Julie Alic says:

    This really is the EASIEST cheesy potatoes and oh so good!! A hit at holidays, potlucks or just as a side dish with dinner. Winner!!

  28. Linda says:

    5 stars
    My family loves these potatoes and I make them a lot. It’s a very easy recipe for make.

  29. Carrie says:

    The entire recipe serves 9, so each serving is 1/9 of the entire pan. It’s hard to put an exact size on it as each batch is different. Thank you!

  30. Kate says:

    In the nutrition facts, how much is one serving size? One cup? I am diabetic.

  31. Jennifer Robinson says:

    How many does this serve?

  32. Billie Selser says:

    I made it with cream of mushroom soup and then doubled the recipe for a church potluck today. It turned out great. Even brought some home for leftovers. Tasted great.

  33. Tammy Epp says:

    Hi- Can you bake this in the oven? If so, how long and at what temperature?

  34. Carrie says:

    Andi – I haven’t tried that yet so I’m not sure if it would work. You would only need to cook it on high pressure for 2-3 minutes with a quick release. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out. Thank you!

  35. Carrie says:

    I’m not sure. I haven’t tried that before. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out. Thank you!

  36. Ali says:

    Can I use frozen fries instead of hash browns?

  37. Carrie says:

    Yes, that would work fine. I would reduce the cook time by 1 hour. Thank you!

  38. Carol Davis says:

    Can you use the hash browns that aren’t frozen

  39. Andi Amato says:

    Can you make this in the Instant Pot? If so, how long do you cook it?

  40. Carrie says:

    Here is a link to my oven baked version of this casserole – https://www.eatingonadime.com/cheesy-potato-casserole/. I don’t use butter in either of them. I don’t think it’s needed with the milk and cream of chicken soup. Thank you.

  41. Lynn says:

    Can I bake this in the oven?

  42. Carrie says:

    Yes, you can reduce all the ingredients in half and it should work great. Thank you!

  43. Janet says:

    The oven-baked version of this recipe requires butter. Is there a reason you didn’t use it in your crockpot version?

  44. Marilyn Thomasson says:

    I’d love to try this but it’s to much for one person. How can I cut it in half.

  45. Carrie says:

    Salt and pepper to taste. Sometime I don’t even add any if it tastes great without it. Thanks.

  46. Janet Young says:

    How much salt and pepper do I use?

  47. Carrie says:

    This casserole crock pot that I use is 3.5 quarts. Thank you!

  48. Carrie says:

    Yes, definitely!

  49. Carrie says:

    Yes, I think that the left overs would freeze great!

  50. Marilyn says:

    Can I freeze leftovers?

  51. Ashley says:

    Can you just dice up potatoes and use those instead of the frozen hash browns?

  52. Tina says:

    How big is your crock pot/how many quarts does it hold?

  53. Christina says:

    We are making this tonite, we added peppers and onions with ground beef, and are cooking it in the oven, so cheese gets crispy.

  54. Carrie says:

    I haven’t tried leaving it out but I definitely think you can and it would still taste great. Let me know how it turns out!

  55. Yvonna Hitt says:

    Do u have to use sour cream or can u leave it out.. I cant eat it so im wondering if its the same

  56. Carrie says:

    Yes! That would be awesome!

  57. Karen belongie says:

    I would add some left over ham.

  58. Carrie says:

    Yes, I think it would still work fine.

  59. Janna says:

    Do you think it would work just as well if I doubled the recipe? Thanks!

  60. Carrie says:

    Karen – I use a 2 pound bag.

  61. Karen says:

    What size bag of hashbrowns?

  62. Carrie says:

    Sure , that would work as well. thanks

  63. Toni Berglund says:

    Can’t this be made in a regular, oval shaped slow cooker?