Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping it from sticking is to lightly grease the slow cooker. The result is a creamy, melty, better-than-takeout casserole that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Keep reading for my best tips, including how to prevent a soggy casserole. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe for Easy Dinner and Easy Biscuits and Sausage Gravy Breakfast Pizza Recipe.

What You'll Need for Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Optional: Chopped green onions
• Optional: Additional shredded cheese

How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

1. Prepare the potatoes: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. You should have about 6 cups.
2. Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and crumble the bacon.
3. Assemble the casserole: Lightly grease the slow cooker. Layer half the potatoes, followed by half the bacon, half the onion, and half the cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
4. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour over the casserole.
5. Cook the casserole: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.

Storing & Reheating Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Freezing Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the casserole.
• Best substitution: Substitute the bacon for cooked ground beef or turkey for a leaner version.
• Make-ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is too liquidy, drain some of the liquid before serving.

Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

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Prep

20 minutes

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Cook

6 hours

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Total

8 hours

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 onion, finely chopped

Seasonings

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Optional Toppings

• Chopped green onions
• Additional shredded cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the potatoes: Peel and thinly slice the potatoes. You should have about 6 cups.
2. Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from heat and crumble the bacon.
3. Assemble the casserole: Lightly grease the slow cooker. Layer half the potatoes, followed by half the bacon, half the onion, and half the cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
4. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour over the casserole.
5. Cook the casserole: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños to the casserole.
• Best substitution: Substitute the bacon for cooked ground beef or turkey for a leaner version.
• Make-ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is too liquidy, drain some of the liquid before serving.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
• Make ahead: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 18g
• Fat: 28g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 1080mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 15g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!