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Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole: Top-5 Creamy Easy Yum.

  • Author: Myar Nasser
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole: a creamy, comforting one-pot meal that feeds a hungry crowd. Tender potatoes mingle with seasoned ground meat, sour cream, mushroom sauce, and cheddar, then melt with mozzarella for irresistible richness. Easy to assemble and slow-cooked to perfection, this dish delivers hearty flavor with minimal hands-on time—ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or comforting leftovers. Make-ahead friendly and freezer adaptable.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups diced potatoes (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup halal turkey bacon or turkey sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: sliced green onions for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  2. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper. Drain if needed.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar, mozzarella, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add diced potatoes, cooked meat, and turkey bacon or sausage. Stir to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and spread evenly.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender and casserole is creamy.
  7. Top with green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Can be assembled a day ahead and cooked later for extra flavor.
  • If using frozen potatoes, cook a few minutes longer until tender.
  • For a lighter version, use part-skim sour cream and lower-fat cheeses.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley or extra green onions for color.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Fat: 38 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: Slow Cooker, Cowboy Potato Casserole, Creamy Potatoes, Ground Beef, Cheese, Dinner, Easy Meal, Comfort Food, Family Favorite, Weeknight Dinner, Meal Prep

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