Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 3 hours with minimal effort. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it creamy and preventing it from becoming watery. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Keto Caprese Stuffed Avocado Bites Recipe and Refreshing Korean Strawberry Milk Recipe for Warm Days.

What You'll Need for Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Optional: Chopped green onions
• Optional: Crumbled bacon
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

1. Step 1: Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Peel and dice potatoes. You should have about 6 cups.
3. Step 3: In the slow cooker, combine potatoes, cooked beef and onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder. Stir well.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Cover and let it melt for 5 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and serve.

Storing & Reheating Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can assemble this casserole up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Freezing Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use low-fat sour cream and Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or a mix of ground meats.
• Make-ahead: This casserole can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole becomes watery, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the casserole. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken.

Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Total

6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

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Serves

8 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free, Dairy-free (optional)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Seasonings

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder

Optional Toppings

• Chopped green onions
• Crumbled bacon
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Peel and dice potatoes. You should have about 6 cups.
3. Step 3: In the slow cooker, combine potatoes, cooked beef and onion, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder. Stir well.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Cover and let it melt for 5 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and serve.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use low-fat sour cream and Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or a mix of ground meats.
• Make-ahead: This casserole can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole becomes watery, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the casserole. Cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
• Make ahead: You can assemble this casserole up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 70mg
• Sat. Fat: 10g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!