Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (32-ounce) package frozen diced hash browns (thawed)
  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 3 cups half-and-half (or heavy cream, plus more as needed)
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 (14.75-ounce) can creamed corn or 2 cups chopped ham (optional)
  • sour cream,, bacon crumbles, chives or green onions (optional)

Instruction

  • Set a slow cooker to high. Add butter to the slow cooker and let it melt. Add hash browns, cream of chicken and celery soups and half-and-half and mix to combine. Stir in any other desired mix-ins, then cover and cook on high for 3–4 hours.
  • Add 1 cup cheese and salt and pepper to taste and stir to mix. Add more half and half if needed to reach the consistency you prefer.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheese along with any other desired toppings before serving.