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.
Try my Homemade Ranch Seasoning recipe which has an even lower salt content.
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
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 1 20-ounce bag hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning *seasoning, not dressing
- 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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PATRICIA S DAYTON says
I made these yesterday for Easter dinner and they were excellent! I wasn’t sure if the hash browns called for were the refrigerated or the frozen type, so I used frozen and weighed out 20 ounces. I also did not thaw them, so I actually used my hands to thoroughly mix everything together before topping with the remaining cheese and bacon. The recipe didn’t specify whether to cook covered or uncovered, so I covered and cooked them about 3 1/2 hours (since the potatoes were frozen) and they were a total hit! The flavors really complement each other, and our guests raved about them! Thank you – I’ll be trying lots more of your recipes!!
Pauline says
I made this for New Years Eve. Everyone loved them. Making them again tomorrow for a party at my dads.
Connie J Platts says
What temp is high my cooker goes by degrees…not low med or high?
Gail says
Can I make this overnight on low temp?
Diana says
Can you add hash browns frozen? Thanks!
Paula says
Yes, just check, they will need just a little longer to cook if you put them in frozen.
Sharon says
Do you have to do anything with the frozen hash brown before adding it to recipe? Like defrost it first?
Paula says
No, they can be added frozen.
Heather says
Have you ever used 4 bags of the 20oz diced potatoes. I have a huge crock pot and want to make a larger amount. Would you quadruple all of the ingredients?? Thanks!
Paula says
I haven’t made that much, but it’ll work. Check the potatoes for doneness, it may take extra time.
Rose says
Is it one cup of milk if making this recipe in the slow cooker and 1/2 cup milk if making It in the oven?
Paula says
Yes, that’s correct
Rose says
Am I understanding correctly, 1/2 cup milk if I am baking in the oven and 1 cup of milk if I am using a slow cooker?
Paula says
Yes, that’s how I do it.
Shannon Winburn says
Is the 2 cups of cheese am 8 oz block which when shredded equals 2 cups? Thank you
Paula says
It 2 cups shredded then measured after it’s shredded
Deanna says
I want to make this tomorrow… If I use sliced fresh red potatoes instead if frozen, do I keep the cooking time the same?
Thank you.. this looks delicious!
Paula says
The time should be about the same. Check with a fork before the last hour of cooking.