5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cheesy Shredded Potatoes: The Potluck Dish That Gets You Cornered in the Parking Lot

1. Use Frozen Hash Browns, Not Fresh
Frozen shredded potatoes are already prepped and release less moisture than fresh. No need to thaw.

2. Grate Your Own Cheese
Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. Freshly grated makes a noticeable difference.

3. Add a Crunchy Topping
For extra texture, sprinkle crushed cornflakes mixed with melted butter over the top during the last 30 minutes.

4. Keep It Warm
Transport the slow cooker to your potluck and keep it on the WARM setting. These potatoes are best hot.

5. Double the Recipe
For large gatherings, double everything and use a 7-8 quart slow cooker.

Endless Variations

Bacon Cheddar Potatoes:
Add ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon to the mixture. Top with extra bacon.

Loaded Baked Potato Style:
Add ½ cup cooked, crumbled bacon and ¼ cup chopped chives. Top with sour cream.

Garlic Parmesan Potatoes:
Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ½ cup grated Parmesan.

Jalapeño Popper Potatoes:
Add ¼ cup diced pickled jalapeños and use pepper jack cheese.

Ham and Cheese:
Add 1 cup diced cooked ham.

Gluten-Free:
Use gluten-free cream of chicken soup.