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Potluck Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole

Creamy cheesy hashbrown casserole with a crispy golden cornflake topping

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This creamy, cheesy hashbrown casserole is the ultimate hands-off potluck or family dinner side. Made in a slow cooker, it frees you up to enjoy your guests while it cooks to bubbly, golden perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (16 oz) container sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes or crispy fried onions
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cream soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, diced onion, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
  2. Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Transfer the hashbrown mixture into the crockpot and spread into an even layer.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes (or fried onions) with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
  4. Cover and cook on the LOW setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the edges are bubbly and the center is hot throughout. Avoid cooking on HIGH. Serve warm.

Notes

Thaw hash browns first to prevent sogginess. For a vegetarian version, use cream of mushroom soup. Add cooked sausage or ham for a heartier main dish. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months.

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