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Crock Pot Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole with Bacon served in a dish.

Crock Pot Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole with Bacon

A creamy and cheesy casserole loaded with bacon, perfect for brunch, potlucks, or any meal where comfort is key.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 bag Frozen hash browns (shredded or diced)
  • 8 oz Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese Save some for topping
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
  • 1 medium Onion (finely chopped, optional)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
Optional Extras
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Optional
  • 1 tsp Paprika Optional
  • 1/4 cup Chopped green onions For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the bacon until crisp, then crumble it. This can be done earlier in the day or the night before.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, cheddar cheese, onion, salt, and pepper. Reserve some cheese for topping.
  3. Stir in most of the crumbled bacon, saving some for topping later.
  4. Grease the slow cooker insert lightly and spread the mixture evenly inside.
Cooking
  1. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. The casserole is done when hot throughout and the edges look set.
  2. In the last 15 to 20 minutes, top with the reserved cheese and bacon, then cover to allow the cheese to melt.

Notes

Thawing hash browns helps for even cooking. Always grease the slow cooker well to prevent sticking. Consider adding toppings towards the end for a nice finish.