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    Home » Recipes » Copycat

    Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole

    Published: Oct 5, 2013 · Modified: Feb 3, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole in an easy side dish recipe made in the slow cooker! It tastes just like Cracker Barrel!!


    You will love this easy Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole side dish made in the slow cooker! Tastes just like Cracker Barrel!

    You must try this delicious crockpot side dish recipe. I must admit I was a little hesitant to make this because I thought it would burn in the slow cooker. But shockingly it did not turn out like that at all, I am so glad I made it! It did cook with a crispy edge around the outside edge but that is it. Which when you make this in the oven you get a crispy edge too.

    You will love this easy Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole side dish made in the slow cooker! Tastes just like Cracker Barrel!

    My whole family had seconds and loved it! They want it back on the menu soon, like they want me to make it again next week 🙂 The nice thing about this crockpot recipe is you only need 6 ingredients plus salt and pepper if desired. I will be making this over the holidays when I have the whole family over for a big meal.

    You will love this easy Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole side dish made in the slow cooker! Tastes just like Cracker Barrel!

    I think this would be great with ham for a family dinner or special occasion.  It would also be a nice addition for a brunch menu too!  No matter how you serve it you are guaranteed that everyone will love it!  I hope you enjoy this as much as we do.  Be sure to put this on your holiday menu list to make! You will love this easy Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole side dish made in the slow cooker!

     

    Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole

    Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole in an easy side dish recipe made in the slow cooker! It tastes just like Cracker Barrel!!
    4.84 from 18 votes
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    Course: Crockpot
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 10 people
    Author: Shelley King
    Cost: $10

    Ingredients

    • 1 bag 26-32 oz. frozen hash browns
    • 1 8 oz container sour cream
    • 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
    • ¼ cup onion, chopped fine
    • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup butter, melted
    • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl add the hash browns thawed or frozen, sour cream, soup, onion, shredded cheese and melted butter.
    • Mix to combine.
    • Spoon hash brown mixture in a 4 quart slow cooker that has been sprayed with non stick spray (I had put in a liner and sprayed the liner too).
    • Sprinkle salt and pepper on top cover, and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until done.
    • The casserole should be crispy on the sides and bubbly throughout.
    • Serve and enjoy!
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    Comments

    1. Jennie

      October 14, 2013 at 10:32 am

      I love this recipe, I make something like it every year for thanksgiving but never thought about using the crockpot!!
      Come link up with me and share!
      http://thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com

      Reply
    2. Kimberly @ A time to freeze

      October 16, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      This looks great! I love using my crock pot as much as I possibly can, and I think this would be a big hit here. Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from the mandatory mooch link party.

      Reply
    3. Tammy

      October 16, 2013 at 11:32 pm

      Love to do things in the crock pot. This looks similar to a recipe I have that goes in the oven. I'll have to try your crock pot version. Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Leah @ Mama Knows Nest

      October 16, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      Mmmm, that looks tasty!! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Sumo

      October 17, 2013 at 11:22 pm

      Oh yum! I can't wait to give this recipe a try!

      Reply
    6. SARA BUFFA

      October 19, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      Pinned for owl giveaway!

      Reply
    7. Jenn

      October 19, 2013 at 7:51 pm

      Hi Stephanie, thanks for sharing this yummy treat!

      Reply
    8. Debbie Herczeg

      October 28, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      This was absolutely delicious and so easy to prepare. Thank you so much for posting this recipe.

      Reply
    9. Gary & Joyce

      November 26, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      Will definitely try this, it looks really good! Thank you, Stephanie!! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Heather @ French Press

      December 04, 2013 at 10:36 am

      I never would have thought to use my crock pot for these....thanks for sharing

      Reply
    11. Elisabeth

      December 04, 2013 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, yum! I love hash browns and I love anything that I can put in the crock pot. I will be bookmarking this site for sure!

      Reply
    12. Miz Helen

      December 09, 2013 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      This is a great Crockpot recipe for the Hashbrowns, just delicious. Hope you are staying warm and cozy in this cold weather and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    13. Melissa@StockpilingMoms

      January 22, 2014 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      This Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole is so good and tastes like Cracker Barrel!

      Reply
    14. Christina

      April 29, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      If I am doubling the recipe, should I cook it longer than 4-5 hours?

      Reply
    15. Vicki

      June 24, 2014 at 12:42 pm

      Yes I was wondering if you could double the recipe and how long it would take?

      Reply
    16. becky

      November 04, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      Can leftovers be frozen?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 04, 2014 at 1:42 pm

        We have never tried but I am sure you could.

        Reply
    17. Julie

      December 25, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Did anyone try the doubling? How long did you cook?

      Reply
      • Rosa

        November 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm

        Did you cook it on high or low

        Reply
        • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

          November 13, 2016 at 6:23 pm

          low

          Reply
    18. Andrea

      January 05, 2015 at 12:31 am

      Looks very good!

      Reply
    19. Su

      January 19, 2015 at 5:01 am

      I love the crockpot recipes. This one is a keeper. thx

      Reply
    20. Patricialynn

      January 21, 2015 at 7:37 pm

      I love cracker barrel's hash brown casserole so i will be giving this a try 🙂

      Reply
    21. Kathy H.

      February 02, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      On menu for Wednesday night with smoked pork chops.

      Reply
    22. Maralea

      February 28, 2015 at 12:40 pm

      Love Hashbrown casserole! Can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    23. Maralea

      February 28, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      Repinned https://www.pinterest.com/pin/209628557631832461/

      Reply
      • Maralea

        February 28, 2015 at 12:42 pm

        Oops...meant to paste this to the Crockpot giveaway! lol

        Reply
    24. Dana

      March 02, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Did any of you ladies that doubled the recipe end up cooking it longer? I plan to double the recipe and to make it this weekend for a brunch and am not sure if it needs to cook longer.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        March 05, 2015 at 11:20 am

        We haven't doubled it.

        Reply
    25. cara

      October 31, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Looks delicious! Was going to make for sunday school tomorrow but in the southern baptist church, i gotta add some sausage, lol. Have you ever added ground sausage? (I don't tell them, but i use ground turkey sausage, shhh!)

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 31, 2015 at 4:51 pm

        That would be a great addition!

        Reply
    26. kate

      November 24, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      I doubled the recipe and it turned out great! I left it on low for 4.5 hrs and it could have gone for 5 but everyone had already eaten all of it 🙂

      Reply
    27. Cristina

      November 26, 2015 at 6:18 am

      5 stars
      Tried for Thanksgiving minus the onions because there are a few really picky eaters in my family. Turned out awesome! Not a bite left. I also subbed Greek yogurt for the SC (personal preference).

      Reply
    28. m.m.

      December 25, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      5 stars
      Can't go wrong with this recipe. As long as you butter the pan all around, you don't have to line it with saran wrap. I made two in one day, because my family wanted more. It's a tradition to make hash brown casserole as one of the dishes on Christmas morning. This crockpot recipe just made it way easier, because I can start cooking it the night before. It was ready to eat. I cooked mine on low for 5-6 hours. Simply Potatoes are the best hash browns to make it with by far.

      Reply
    29. Shannon

      January 07, 2016 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe but I am curious...can you sub cream of onion for the cream of chicken? Thanks for this recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 07, 2016 at 1:46 pm

        You can use any cream of soup - chicken, celery - the sky is the limit!

        Reply
    30. Kristen

      January 09, 2016 at 3:27 pm

      If I make this the night before can I just heat it up in the crock pot the next morning? I'm afraid of it getting mushy. Thoughts?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 09, 2016 at 8:54 pm

        We have had others make it and reheat leftovers so it might work for you.

        Reply
    31. Diane

      January 15, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this twice now for potluck dinner/lunches. Both times I have mixed the night before and put in crock in the refrigerator. Then I just plug in the crock in the morning and it was ready for our work lunch pot luck!! Picky eaters, so I used onion powder instead of onions.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 15, 2016 at 8:06 pm

        That is AWESOME to know! Thanks!

        Reply
    32. Jen

      March 31, 2016 at 9:20 am

      Do you set the crockpot to low or high for the 4-5 hours?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        March 31, 2016 at 10:45 am

        On low - per the recipe instructions. Enjoy!

        Reply
    33. Deb

      March 31, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Hi, can you cook this on high? I have a 9am brunch at work and wondering how I can cook it faster.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        April 01, 2016 at 8:31 pm

        Here you go - https://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2015/02/slow-cooker-conversions/

        Reply
    34. Debra Melford

      April 02, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      Should I use MILD cheddar cheese or SHARP cheddar cheese?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        April 02, 2016 at 6:11 pm

        Your preference but we choose mild.

        Reply
    35. plasterer bristol

      May 31, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Sounds delcious. great recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Simon

      Reply
    36. joann

      October 02, 2016 at 10:26 pm

      Can I sub the cream of chicken soup with something else?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 03, 2016 at 7:09 pm

        Yes, can cream of soup will work.

        Reply
    37. Kim

      December 24, 2016 at 12:20 am

      Can I double the recipe or is this enough for 10 people?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 24, 2016 at 10:04 pm

        Enough for 10

        Reply
    38. Jenael

      January 13, 2017 at 8:32 am

      I'm curious if the cream of celery gives it a celery taste? I've made variations of this always with cream of chicken. However, I'm hosting a brunch and have a friend attending that's vegetarian. I want to make something like this, but I'm curious on the taste difference with cream of celery! Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 16, 2017 at 6:50 pm

        I don't notice a huge difference when I have subbed it.

        Reply
    39. Dee

      January 27, 2017 at 9:00 am

      Is this gluten-free? I have a couple of guests who have CD and just want to ensure that they can eat this. If not, can it be made GF?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 27, 2017 at 9:28 am

        It can be made gluten free. Ore-Ida Hashbrowns are gluten free, use Pacific Foods Organic Cream of Chicken Condensed Soup and be sure the cheese you use is gluten free. I don't used "shredded cheese in a bag" instead I use block cheese and shred it myself. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    40. Marge

      May 18, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      Can this recipe be doubled if I use an 8 qt. slow cooker? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        June 02, 2017 at 5:29 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    41. Crystal

      July 22, 2017 at 11:35 pm

      4 stars
      i fix a recipe almost exactly like this in the oven, but add a 12 oz package of diced ham and chop a red bell pepper to mix in as well. i was just wondering how it would work out in the crockpot with the sour cream when i came across your recipe! (i don't want the cream to curdle.) i was thinking about cooking it over night for breakfast, but will either have to put it in the programmable cooker or make a special alarm for it to be fresh. thank you for the post, it saves me some curiosity and worry.

      Reply
    42. Christina

      December 10, 2017 at 1:37 pm

      This has become an office party staple. Made the “mistake “ of making this for a potluck in January and now every birthday, brunch, gathering, etc. : “Can you make THE potatoes?!” I sub cheddar cheese soup for cream of chicken. Gives an extra tang and makes it veg-friendly. Thanks for posting this!

      Reply
    43. Morgan

      January 04, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      3 stars
      I made this recipe and there is too much butter other wise it was fine

      Reply
    44. James

      January 11, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love this stuff and love that someone came up with a slow cooker method for it. I am disabled and it kills me to make the casserole and baking it is a bit of a problem because it hurts for me to bend and lift. With this recipe I can toss it all in my slow cooker and let it go. I do add more onion and black pepper and I use white cheese, light sour cream, and fit and active soup.

      Reply
    45. Barb

      January 14, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      can i add cooked bacon to this recipe?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 14, 2018 at 8:38 pm

        Yes, that sounds amazing!

        Reply
    46. Allison

      February 25, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      Making this today. Hope it turns out well.

      Reply
    47. Jeanne

      June 25, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      I'm going camping and we have a pot luck the second night (Saturday). Could I mix this up Friday afternoon and keep it in a bag in the cooler for almost a day without it getting mushy? I won't have a kitchen to prepare it in but will have electricity for the croc-pot. Thanks, it sounds yummy.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        July 01, 2018 at 4:08 pm

        I think it will work!

        Reply
    48. Tina

      July 16, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      I made this yesterday for a bridal shower brunch and it was delicious! I started with Aldi frozen hashbrown potatoes (since it said you can do frozen or thawed) and also shredded my own Sharp cheddar cheese (vs purchasing pre-shredded). I did use unsalted butter so would probably mix in a bit of salt next time. I cooked over low for 5.5 hours, then set on warm for the remainder of the brunch. The texture was great even after a few hours on warm. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    49. Tracey

      August 02, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      Could you use o'brien potatoes?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        August 06, 2018 at 2:35 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    50. Travis Shawn

      August 06, 2018 at 6:01 pm

      Stay at home dad here and cooked this for 4.5 hours and still has not got crispy on the edges. Help

      Reply
    51. Linda pease

      October 01, 2018 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      Fussy eaters? What can I use instead of sour cream.? Also what can a person use instead of sour cream in re recipe?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 08, 2018 at 8:57 am

        Cream of Chicken Soup

        Reply
    52. Susan

      October 13, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      Could you double this recipe and still have it fit in a regular crock pot?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm

        Yes a 6 Qt

        Reply
        • Jennifer Cox

          December 13, 2018 at 8:14 pm

          I did a double batch and added a few things like crumpled bacon and it fit nicely in my 6 quart crockpot

          Reply
          • Christina

            January 24, 2019 at 8:29 pm

            How long did you cook the double batch?

            Reply
            • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

              February 04, 2019 at 9:50 am

              Add about 1-2 hours but check it often to make sure it doesn't get over done. It really depends on your slow cooker. When doubling a recipe use a larger slow cooker and you don't need to extend the time. It depends on how "full" your slow cooker is.

    53. MONICA

      October 14, 2018 at 8:07 pm

      Recipe calls for frozen or thawed hash browns. Which did you use? I imagine it makes a difference for the cooking time. Thanks

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 26, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        Frozen.

        Reply
    54. Jennifer

      October 30, 2018 at 11:21 am

      If you doubled the recipe and used frozen hash browns, thoughts on how long to cook on low?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        October 30, 2018 at 1:51 pm

        Hmmm. I would increase by an hour and check.

        Reply
    55. R. Trapp

      November 19, 2018 at 6:26 pm

      What can I substitute the cream of chicken soup with?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 20, 2018 at 8:51 am

        Any cream of soup would work. If you don't have one then I would try sour cream.

        Reply
    56. Daniela

      December 10, 2018 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Is it possible to cook this on high for a quicker meal? If so how long might it take to cook instead of the 4-5 hours?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 11, 2018 at 8:28 am

        Yes! 2 hours!

        Reply
    57. Carol R Glass

      December 13, 2018 at 10:09 pm

      Hi,
      Can you make it the night before and warm it the next morning.
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        December 14, 2018 at 4:32 pm

        I like it fresh personally but it isn't bad as leftovers.

        Reply
      • cindy banducci

        December 15, 2018 at 2:30 pm

        I fry the left overs for breakfast the next morning........delicious

        Reply
        • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

          December 16, 2018 at 5:05 pm

          Yum!

          Reply
    58. Heidi Anderson

      December 19, 2018 at 9:49 am

      Can you mix the ingredients the night before and put in crockpot the next morning?

      Reply
    59. Nancy

      December 22, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Is the 1/2 cup of butter right? None of the other recipes call for butter.

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 02, 2019 at 2:16 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    60. Laurie Wendt

      December 22, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      Can you use fresh grated potatoes?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        January 02, 2019 at 2:15 pm

        Yes you can but I would still flash freeze them.

        Reply
    61. Meg

      December 24, 2018 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for Christmas Eve brunch today and it was so delicious! Followed the recipe exactly, just added 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper. Perfection, thanks for sharing the recipe! My new go-to brunch side dish. Super easy to make.

      Reply
    62. Karen Green

      January 27, 2019 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Just cooked it mine turned out very runny. What did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        February 04, 2019 at 9:45 am

        Did you follow the directions exactly? Ours has never been runny. Did you cook it long enough?

        Reply
    63. Kelly

      February 20, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      Will the sour cream curdle?

      Reply
    64. Elizabeth

      April 15, 2019 at 12:36 pm

      Can I use the regular recipe in a 6 qt cooker? I don’t have a 4 qt. Does the larger pot reduce cook time?

      Reply
    65. Joann Montgomery

      January 13, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Poppimontgomery@gmail.com

      Reply
    66. Joann Montgomery

      January 13, 2020 at 8:38 am

      I’ve been making cabbage

      Reply
    67. Peggy

      April 05, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      Can I use the diced hash browns instead of the shredded variety?

      Reply
      • Melissa Jennings

        April 09, 2020 at 11:56 am

        Yes!

        Reply
    68. Chris

      July 25, 2020 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this so many times. It’s delicious and easy to make. If you put it on high for approx 2 hours you can have the same results.

      Reply
    69. David A Moelter

      August 01, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      Good hashbrowns

      Reply

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