1. Introduction
Crock Pot Hash Brown Casserole (often famously known as “Funeral Potatoes” or “Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole”) is the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort food. Combining tender diced hash brown potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and gooey sharp cheddar cheese, this dish slow-cooks to bubbly, melted perfection right in your slow cooker. It is an indispensable side dish for holiday feasts, Sunday family dinners, potlucks, and cozy autumn gatherings.
2. Ingredients
To recreate this creamy, cheese-filled slow cooker casserole, you will need:
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Potatoes: 1 bag (30 oz) frozen diced or shredded hash brown potatoes (thawed)
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The Creamy Base: 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom) and 1 cup sour cream
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The Butter & Cheese: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted) and 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese (shredded)
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Aromatics & Seasonings: 1/2 cup yellow onion (finely diced), 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Optional Crunchy Topping: 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers tossed with 2 tbsp melted butter
