Crock Pot Crack Hash Brown Potatoes, the quintessential comfort food gets an easy and delicious make-over with the addition of Ranch seasoning and bacon.
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This is an effortless, 5-minute prep recipe that will become your go-to potato casserole. It’s great any time from busy weeknights to family holiday celebrations to church potlucks.
Easy and cheesy, Crock Pot Crack Hash Brown Potatoes are always a crowd favorite.
CROCK POT CRACK HASH BROWN POTATOES
Is there a substitution for sour cream?
Yes, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Actually, I used Fage 0% milk fat Greek Yogurt in this recipe. Furthermore, I almost always use this Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in recipes.
Can I substitute cheddar cheese for the Colby Cheddar mix?
Yes, I prefer the Colby cheddar mix because cheddar tends to be oily when melted. However, you can use all cheddar. As well, you can use any cheese you have on hand. Gouda, Havarti, and Monterrey are very good choices.
Can I bake this casserole in the oven?
Absolutely! First, Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Next, spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl combine potatoes, sour cream, Ranch seasoning, 1 cup cheese, pepper, half of the bacon, + 1/2 cup milk. Mix well. Spread into prepared baking dish. Spread remaining cheese and bacon evenly over hash browns. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until hash browns are tender.
Can I cook my own bacon?
Yes! I used store-bought, pre-cooked Bacon Crumbles for convenience. However, you can cook 5 – 6 slices of bacon if you prefer.
CROCK POT CRACK HASH BROWN POTATOES
I found with the Ranch seasoning and bacon these potatoes didn’t need additional salt.
Finally, three hours may seem like an excessive time to cook this casserole. It does take that long for the potatoes to cook through.
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Crock Pot Crack Hash Brown Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 20-ounce bag hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning
- 2 cups Colby cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4.3 ounces bacon crumbles
Instructions
- Please read post above for substitutions
- In a slow cooker, combine hash brown potatoes, sour cream, milk, Ranch seasoning, black pepper, 1 cup cheese, and half the bacon. Stir to combine. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bacon on top.
- Cook on high for 3 hours.
- Serve hot.
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Liz says
I accidentally bought refrigerated potatoes and not frozen. Does this change the cooking time? Also doubling the recipe for a larger group- I’m assuming cooking time won’t change?
Thanks!
Liz
Paula says
Cooking time should be the same. Check them about the last hour, but I think you’ll be fine.
Brenda says
This looks good! Could it be made in the Instant Pot by chance?
Melissa says
If I double the recipe, should I double the cooking time as well? Or would the cooking time stay the same?
Valerie says
Can you add chicken to this? If so can i throw it in raw and let it cool with everything else?
Paula says
Yes, I’d cut in cubes instead of a large breast