These crockpot cheesy potatoes are a simple and quick, fix and forget potato side dish recipe that are a crowd pleasing favorite for holiday potlucks or weeknight family dinners!

My cheesy scalloped potatoes, loaded baked potato casserole and crockpot mashed potatoes are other side dish favorites.

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Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes

This delicious side dish is always on our Thanksgiving menu. I usually bake my cheesy potatoes (also known as cheesy funeral potatoes), but this year I decided to save my oven space and make this crockpot version.

These crockpot cheesy potatoes are the perfect Thanksgiving side dish to make if you want to free up some oven space while you cook your roasted turkey or baked ham.

Ingredients for Cheesy Potatoes in the Crock Pot

Cheese and potatoes are the main simple ingredients needed for this dump and go slow cooker recipe. It’s the perfect side dish!

Crockpot cheesy potatoes ingredients in a crockpot.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Hash browns: A frozen bag of diced potatoes is best although shredded can be used.
  • Cream of chicken: Any can of cream sauce works for this cheesy potatoes recipe.
  • Sour cream: Sour cream adds a slight tangy taste and added creaminess.
  • Butter: Salted butter works well. Melt butter before adding to the slow cooker.
  • Onion powder: Extra flavor without having to chop up onions.
  • Cheddar cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese or a cheese blend. If you are a cheese lover, add in a little extra!

How to Make Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

It’s so simple to make this easy crock pot potato side dish recipe. Without much work, these cheesy potatoes turn out tender, flavorful and crowd-pleasing.

Showing how to make crockpot cheesy potatoes in a pot.
  • Mix. Add all of the ingredients (only use half of the cheese) to your crockpot. Mix together until combined.
  • Cook. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 3 hours.
  • Top. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top during the last 10 to 15 minutes. Cover with the lid and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Before serving, rest for 5 minutes.

Best Cheesy Crockpot Potatoes Tips

  • Potatoes. Diced or shredded frozen potatoes both work. Thaw completely and drain any excess water before adding to the crockpot.
  • Cream soup. Use cream of chicken (preferred), celery or cream of mushroom soup. Make a homemade cream of chicken soup if you don’t like the canned version.
  • Grate your own cheese. Grating your own cheese gives the cheese sauce for the potatoes that gooey, melted texture that’s loved by all.
  • Oven method. If the oven is more convenient, try this easy baked cheesy potato casserole recipe.
  • Additions. Sprinkle on toppings like crumbled bacon bits or chopped green onions. You can even mix in some hot sauce, green chilis or buffalo sauce for a spicy kick.
Crockpot cheesy potatoes on a plate.

Try more potato recipes like this savory scalloped sweet potatoes, red mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole!

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Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes

5 from 31 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16
These crockpot cheesy potatoes are a simple and quick, fix and forget potato side dish recipe that are a crowd pleasing favorite for holiday potlucks or weeknight family dinners!
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Ingredients 

  • 30 ounce bag hash browns (diced or shredded, thawed)
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken (or celery or mushroom)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup melted butter (I use salted)
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt (more to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (more if desired)

Instructions

  • Add to slow cooker. In the base of the crockpot, combine 30 ounce bag thawed potatoes, 1/2 cup sour cream, 10.5 ounce can of cream of chicken, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Then mix in 3/4 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until combined.
  • Cook. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 3 hours.
  • Add remaining cheese. The last 10-15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the remainder 3/4 cup cheese over top and cover. Cook until bubbly.
  • Rest then serve. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Then enjoy while warm! 

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Notes

Potatoes: Make sure your potatoes are mostly thawed and drain any excess water. You may also use fresh potatoes if desired. 
Classic cheesy potatoes: Looking for the classic recipe? Here is my favorite cheesy potatoes AKA funeral potatoes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 143kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 312mg, Potassium: 181mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 273IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Recipe FAQ’s

How long do cheesy potatoes take in the crockpot?

These crock pot cheesy potatoes are quick to make and don’t take too much time! Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 3 hours.

Can you use raw potatoes?

While funeral potatoes in the crock pot are conveniently made with frozen potatoes, fresh potatoes work, too! They may take longer to cook in the slow cooker but they will taste equally as good. Peel and dice your raw potatoes ahead of time.

Can you use shredded potatoes?

Of course! For a cheesy hashbrown casserole just ensure frozen shredded potatoes are thawed before adding them to the crockpot.

Be sure to keep a close eye on the shredded potatoes compared to diced potatoes. Shredded potatoes tend to become mushy if they are over cooked.

What to serve with slow cooker cheesy potatoes?

Crock pot cheesy potatoes can be served with a variety of main dish recipes! Some of our favorites include homemade meatloaf or baked BBQ chicken for busy weekdays or along crockpot spiral ham on a holiday buffet.

How to store leftover cheesy potatoes?

Place room-temperature potatoes with cheese in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days in the fridge. To warm up, place the cheesy potatoes in the microwave or on the stovetop to reheat until warmed through. Add extra cheese if desired.

Cheesy potatoes with a fork in the middle on a white plate.