Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
8 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
540 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole
Description
Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is a layered crockpot dish primarily made from ground beef, frozen diced hash browns, canned tomatoes with liquid, frozen corn, kidney beans, and cream of mushroom soup. These ingredients are combined and slow-cooked, allowing flavors to blend and the potatoes to soften throughout. The beef adds a savory depth, while the beans and corn contribute texture and sweetness. Topping the dish with shredded cheddar cheese toward the end creates a creamy, melted layer that enhances the casserole’s hearty nature.
The dish is suited for a straightforward, no-fuss meal, benefiting from the slow cooker’s steady heat that requires minimal supervision. It can stand alone as a main course due to its protein and vegetable content. The mix of canned and frozen ingredients offers convenience while ensuring a filling and satisfying casserole.
The recipe encourages adding your favorite toppings before serving, offering flexibility to customize the final dish to personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef browned and drained
- 1/4 cup onion I used frozen diced onion, diced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cream of mushroom soup can of
- 1 lb hash browns frozen diced
- 1 diced tomatoes with liquid, canned
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 Kidney Beans drained, canned
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients including beans beef etc with the exception of the cheese in a 6 quart crockpot and stir well.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
- Uncover crock-pot and sprinkle shredded cheese over top and recover and let cook an additional 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use a 6-quart crockpot to ensure there is enough room for all ingredients and even cooking.
- Brown and drain the ground beef before adding to reduce excess fat in the casserole.
- Adding toppings of your choice just before serving can enhance flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1302mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 935mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 331mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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