Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

Name: Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed; 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup; 16 ounces sour cream; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup onion, finely diced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

These creamy potatoes are a crowd favorite and practically make themselves right in your slow cooker.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

4 hours

Total

4 hours 10 minutes

Serves

There is something so comforting about a big bowl of cheesy potatoes. This recipe is a staple in my house whenever we host a dinner or need a simple side dish that everyone will enjoy. You just toss everything in and let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting for you.

My best tip for this recipe is to use a block of cheddar and grate it yourself. Pre shredded cheese often contains starches that keep it from melting into that smooth, silky sauce we all love. Freshly grated cheese makes all the difference in the world.

🧺 Ingredients

30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
16 ounces sour cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Grease the inside of your slow cooker with a little butter or nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, stir together the soup, sour cream, melted butter, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3
Fold in the thawed hash browns and one and a half cups of the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
4
Pour the mixture into your slow cooker and spread it into an even layer.
5
Cover and cook on low for four hours or on high for two hours.
6
Sprinkle the remaining half cup of cheese over the top during the last ten minutes of cooking so it gets nice and bubbly.
7
Serve warm directly from the slow cooker.

💡 Tips

These potatoes keep well in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container. If you have leftovers, they make a great breakfast side dish when reheated in the microwave. You can also add some diced ham or cooked bacon to the mixture if you want to turn this into a heartier meal.

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