Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole

If you’re looking for an easy comfort food side dish that practically cooks itself, this Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole is sure to become a family favorite. Made with frozen hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a creamy sauce, it’s rich, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying.

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Why You’ll Love This Breakfast Casserole

• This Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make with frozen hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.
• A delicious slow cooker side dish that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, family dinners, and special occasions & it’s budget-friendly!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. chicken bouillon powder
• 2 tsp. parsley
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 (30 oz.) package of frozen hashbrowns
• 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 7 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped, divided
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Step By Step Instructions

STEP ONE – In a medium skillet, melt the butter.

STEP TWO – Once melted add the flour and whisk until combined.

STEP THREE – Cook 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat, to cook the flour.

STEP FOUR – Add in the milk, and then the chicken broth, whisking to combine.

STEP FIVE – Continue heating over medium-high, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens.

STEP SIX – Add garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken bouillon powder, parsley, and thyme. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

STEP SEVEN – Whisk and cook 1-2 minutes more.

STEP EIGHT – In a very large mixing bowl, add the hashbrowns, 2 cups of shredded cheese, half of the bacon, and onion.

STEP NINE – Add the sour cream, and mix.

STEP TEN – Add the sauce mixture, and stir well until everything is combined.

STEP ELEVEN – Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray, and add the hashbrown mixture.

STEP TWELVE – Press into the crockpot and smooth into an even layer.

STEP THIRTEEN – Cook on low for 3-4 hours.

STEP FOURTEEN – About 30 minutes before cooking is finished, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over top, and allow it to melt while cooking finishes.

STEP FIFTEEN – Serve with chopped bacon sprinkled over top.