Brought this to the end-of-summer neighborhood cookout and three people followed me to my car asking for the recipe.

This 5-ingredient slow cooker hash brown casserole is the kind of easy, crowd-pleasing side dish that disappears fast at late-summer cookouts, potlucks, and family suppers. Using frozen shredded Potatoes O’Brien keeps prep simple while still giving you plenty of hearty potato flavor, and the creamy, cheesy finish with crisp golden edges makes it feel extra special. It is a cozy casserole with classic Midwestern comfort-food energy, made even better by the fact that the slow cooker does most of the work.

Serve this casserole alongside grilled burgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken, pulled pork, or ribs for an easy cookout spread. It also pairs nicely with fresh fruit, a simple green salad, baked beans, corn on the cob, or sliced garden tomatoes, which help balance the rich, cheesy potatoes.

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker End-of-Summer Cookout Crispy Golden Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

Servings: 10

Ingredients

1 bag (30 ounces) frozen shredded Potatoes O’Brien

Directions