Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Hash Brown Casserole
Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
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A creamy, cheesy slow cooker hash brown casserole with ham. It's perfect for make ahead breakfasts, holiday brunch, or easy weeknight dinners.
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Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker Crockpot
- 1 Mixing Spoon sturdy for stirring ingredients together
- 1 Cheese Grater if shredding your own cheese (recommended for best melt)
- Measuring Cups & Spoons for accurate prep
Ingredients
- 2 packages 40 oz. shredded hash browns, frozen or refrigerated but thawed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ½ (to two) cups cooked ham diced
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 Tbsp dried minced onion
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp granulated garlic
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, combine hash browns, ham, and half of the cheese. Stir.
- Add sour cream, butter, soup, onion, pepper, and garlic. Stir again.
- Cover and cook on high for 5–6 hours (or best setting for your slow cooker) until potatoes are tender.
- Top with remaining cheese just before serving.
Notes
Cheddar cheese: Sharp cheddar gives the boldest flavor, but you can mix in Monterey Jack for a creamier melt.
Ham: Great for using up leftover holiday ham. Deli ham or pre-cubed ham also work.
Soup substitute: Cream of mushroom soup is the classic casserole binder. Swap with cream of chicken if you prefer.
Slow cooker setting: If your slow cooker runs cooler, the casserole may take up to 6 hours to finish cooking.