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Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole with Smoked Sausage is here for you when you need a comfort meal in a hurry. Trust me when I say this one does not disappoint! Made with a homemade cream of chicken condensed soup, hash browns, diced onions, and smoked sausage, this meal comes together with just 10 minutes of prep time for your crockpot. Set it, forget it and be ready for a tasty dinner or savory breakfast side dish!
Want more crockpot ideas? Check out more of my time saving crockpot recipes!
Why you’ll love this Hashbrown Sausage Casserole
Warm, creamy and cheesy Hash Brown Casserole with smoked sausage is super simple to make and oh so delicious! The whole family will love this crockpot meal. The smoked sausage adds the best smoked flavor and I just can’t get enough!
If you love smoked sausage, try these other recipes: Smoked Sausage Pasta, Italian Sausage Pasta with Peppers, Smoked Sausage Corn Chowder, and Pressure Cooker Creamy Cajun Pasta.
What You’ll need For This Hashbrown Casserole Crockpot Recipe
- butter
- all-purpose flour
- water + whole milk
- chicken bouillon paste
- seasonings – Salt, Pepper, Thyme, Poultry Seasoning
- frozen diced hash browns
- smoked sausage
- onion
- cheddar cheese
- chives
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
Making your own cream of chicken soup is so good and easier than you think! You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already! If you are in a pinch and want to use store-bought canned soup, that’s totally fine! Just make sure to add in enough liquid to get up to 2 cups. So 1 can of soup + water/milk/liquid of choice equal 2 cups…make sense?
What is Bouillon Paste?
Chicken bouillon paste is similar to bouillon cubes but in a paste form. It’s found in jars right next to the boxes of chicken stock. If you don’t have this ingredient, simply use either powdered or cubed bouillon (enough for 2 cups of liquid according to directions on the packaging) OR 1 cup of chicken stock instead of water and add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning.
How to make Hash Brown Potato Casserole with Sausage
For full recipe details, including ingredients needed and measurements, see the printable recipe card down below. Here is step by step what you can expect when making this recipe:
1. Make the Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk. Cook 1 minute. Stir in water and whisk to remove any lumps. Simmer until thick, then stir in milk and chicken bouillon paste plus the seasonings. The sauce should thicken slightly at this point. Taste and adjust seasonings. Set aside.
Pro Tip: You can alternatively use canned cream of chicken soup. Just make sure to add in enough liquid to get up to 2 cups. So can of soup + water/milk/liquid of choice equal 2 cups.
2. Add Everything to the Crockpot
Place the hashbrowns, smoked sausage, onion and cheese together in a lightly greased crockpot. Pour over condensed soup and stir. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or until potatoes are soft and sausages are hot.
How to Serve Hash Brown Potato Casserole With Smoked Sausage
Add a little more cheese to melt over the top once you’re ready to eat! Do you see what I mean by easy? Serve hot.
Storing Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole
Any leftovers you have should be cooled to room temperature and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat, simply portion out the amount you need then pop into the microwave until heated through, occasionally stirring.
How to freeze Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
Luckily for you, this dish freezes well for even longer storage. Allow casserole to cool to room temperature. Store in a freezer-safe, airtight container and into the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, allow to sit in the fridge overnight before portioning out and reheating.
Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole FAQ
If your hash brown casserole is mushy, you’ve either cooked it too long or stirred it too much. Ensure that you follow the recommended cooking time and temperature specified in the recipe.
For this preparation in the crockpot, you do not need to thaw your hash browns since they will be cooking low and slow for a few hours. If you are in a hurry, I would suggest thawing them to speed up the cook time.
More Potato Casseroles to Try!
If you loved this Hashbrown Casserole you’re going to love these other recipes:
- Funeral Potatoes
- Overnight Breakfast Casserole
- Potato Casserole
- Hash Brown Egg Cups
- Scalloped Potatoes
Easy peasy, dinner is ready! The printable recipe card is below, enjoy this tonight. Have a wonderful day, friends!
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Crockpot Smoked Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients
homemade cream of chicken condensed soup
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon paste*
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
plus:
- 32 oz hash browns 1 bag
- 14 oz smoked sausage diced
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese grated + more for right before serving
- 2 tbsp chives fresh, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- For the homemade condensed cream of chicken soup, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Sprinkle in flour and whisk. Cook 1 minute. Stir in water and whisk to remove any lumps.
- Simmer until thick, then stir in milk and chicken bouillon paste plus the seasonings. The sauce should thicken slightly at this point. Taste and adjust seasonings. Set aside.
- Place the hashbrowns, smoked sausage, onion, and cheese together in a lightly greased crockpot. Pour over condensed soup and stir.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or until potatoes are soft and sausages are hot. Serve with a little more cheese on top, if desired.
This sounds delicious. I will definitely be making this winter to keep warm!
Well, I don’t have the ingredients to make the homemade cream soup but I do have a can each of cream of chicken and cream of potato soup. I beat that would be tasty as well and not be overwhelmingly chicken flavored. I want to taste the sausage too! Options?
If it only calls for 2 teaspoon of chicken paste, why am I using 2 cups of liquid if I need to use the cube instead?
Must try!
can you use canned cream of chicken soup and if so how much
I’m going to try it with cream of mushroom soup
Can I use 2% milk
Thanks
sure!
I bet it would also taste yummy if you put in already fried bacon and crumbled it. Fall isn’t too far away so I am going to try this out then.
What is the cook time if I set it on low?
I would like to set it up in the Crock Pot before bed and wake to breakfast.
You can give it a try. My only concern is the hash browns will become mushy even though you had this set to low.
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Delicious
My family loves this. Sometimes just use onion flakes. Yummy, quick, easy dish!
Good
Amazing recipe. I’m going to try it with Zoodles! For the flight, bring Vicks vaporub to put under your nose. Take some anti-gas the night before your flight plus the anti-gas & an Advil a couple hours prior to flight. Wear a sports bra and loose clothes, bring your own small pillow, slippers or flip flops, heavy socks, earplugs, sleep mask & a small fleece blanket (unless u are in 1st class). After your dinner meal, they start to turn the lights down. A small glass of wine, if you want with dinner. Go brush your teeth, then put on socks, place slippers underneath seat (in case u need to get up later), apply Vicks under nose and a dab of Chapstick on lips, hand lotion & face cream. Put on mask, earplugs & blanket, slightly turn on left side and lodge pillow where it’s comfortable. Sleep as long as u can. When it’s breakfast time, use bathroom to freshen up with some face & body wipes, slip into a simple dress & flats, put on red lipstick and get off that plane! I braid my hair before I go to sleep, and fluff when I get up & put in a French twist or bun. It’s Paris, after all!
Can I make the sauce the night before and then put it in the crock pot in the morning to cook
Sure! I’ve never tried doing that, but it should just work fine. Just be sure to refrigerator it overnight.
Looks easy and good.
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I think if you want to try a healthier version you could use either spaghetti squash or shredded zucchini instead of the potatoes and the kids would never know the difference.
Can I use Campbell’s cream of chicken soup
When making things in the crock pots, I would appreciate it if you could mention the size of crock pot needed for the amount of food being put in each recipe.
Thank you.
My teenager hates onions if he sees rem so I always use onion powder
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On the hashbrowns is it shredded hashbrowns?
Thank you
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how much cream of chicken soup does this make?
Hi Lauren! My OH has requested that I make this recipe for him! However, I’m having one small issue – frozen Hash Browns of the sort that you use are not available in my country! We only get frozen hash browns that are pre-formed into patties. Do you think I could just cube up some waxy potato and use that instead? Should I pre-cook this in any way? Or does it really have to be frozen cubed hash browns? Sorry for the awkward question!
Grandkids will love this!
Dad,
I mixed one cup chicken broth with one can cream of chicken soup and poured over the onion, sausage and cheese mixture.
I want to cook it over night for Easter Breakfast at church. Cook on low for how long?
Sounds so good. I used shreeded hashbrowns and added corn. House is starting to fill up with the smell. Can’t wait to eat it!
THIS IS A DELICIOUS, HEARTY MEAL FOR A BUSY WEEKNIGHT. IT HAS BECOME A REGULAR IN THE FAMILY ROTATION, THANKS SO MUCH!
It doesn’t say if you cook the sausages slightly or at all. Looks very good so I’d like to try it.
Here is the recipe. don’t use the wierd things, use the onion though, check the freezers for the cheese, you may have to go to the store. It says put on high for 3 hours. Thanks,
This recipe is amazing! I loved the pictures and the flavor is even better!!! Great comfort food!!!
I was searching for a slow cooker recipe with smoked sausage, and came across your recipe! It is in the crockpot now, and it smells wonderful! We can’t wait to try it. Also, glad I found your website, since I am also interested in Food, Family and Travel!
What if I will be gone from the house for longer than 3 hours while I need to cook this dish? Will it work the same if I put it on LOW for 6 hours? Or what is your recommendation?
Thanks!!
Do you think this would work in the oven, instead of a crock pot? If so, at what temperature and for how long?
Have you tried freezing leftovers? If so did it freeze well?
Tried this tonight per my daughter’s request. It was good however the thyme & poultry seasoning was over bearing in the soup. Will definitely cut back on them next time I try it.
Yummy
Sounds delicious and going to make.
Using just bouillon do I still need to add all the seasons and flour? Or just that according to the package?
This is an excellent recipe and thanks for posting. I didn’t have all of the exact ingredients so I used potatoes O’Brien and pepper jack cheese. I cook on low for about six hours . Delicious .
Do you think this would freeze well? I’m in a freezer meal exchange group & thought this could be a good one since it uses frozen potatoes.
Cani just use a can of cream of chicken soup
I had the hubby grill the smoked sausage and it was the bomb!!!
Did you know that there are liners for crockpot you can buy them in grocery stores, that way you do not have to scrub the pot. I just discovered this. You can lift the food right out of the pot and pot is clean. Check it out
Maybe I did something wrong but its been about 4 hours now and my potatoes are still hard…. Good potatoes… Relatively new crock pot and everything else is looking good but those potatoes are giving me hell.