Here’s a rich, comforting Slow Cooker Cheesy Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole—creamy, smoky, and perfect for an easy meal.
🧀 Slow Cooker Cheesy Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole
🥔 Ingredients:
- 700–800 g frozen hashbrowns (shredded or diced)
- 400–500 g kielbasa sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (300–400 ml) cream of chicken soup (or mushroom soup)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)
🍳 Instructions:
- Prep the slow cooker:
Lightly grease the inside with butter or cooking spray. - Layer ingredients:
Add hashbrowns, sliced kielbasa, onion, and garlic. Mix gently in the slow cooker. - Make the sauce:
In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, pepper, paprika, and salt. - Combine:
Pour the sauce over the hashbrown mixture and stir everything evenly. - Add cheese:
Stir in 1½ cups of cheddar. Save the rest for topping later. - Cook:
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Cook until hot, creamy, and potatoes are tender.
- Finish:
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover for 10–15 minutes until melted.
🧡 Result:
Creamy, cheesy potatoes with smoky sausage in every bite—like a loaded comfort casserole that basically cooks itself.