Crockpot Taco Hash Brown Casserole

Crockpot Taco Hash Brown Casserole

from whatsmomcookin.com
Crockpot Meals
250 min
6 servings

This Crockpot Taco Hash Brown Casserole is an easy dump-and-go slow cooker meal loaded with taco flavor, cheese, and crispy hash browns. Perfect for busy nights!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbsground beef (or any type of ground meat you like)
  • 3 tbsptaco seasoning (divided in half)
  • ¼ cupwater (for the taco meat)
  • 26 ozbag of frozen shredded hash browns, partially thawed
  • 1 cupsalsa (store bought or homemade)
  • 4 cupsshredded cheese, divided in half (i used sharp cheddar and pepper jack)
  • 10 ½ ozcan of cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cupsour cream
  • optional toppings such as tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce, olives, sour cream, hot sauce, etc

Directions

  1. 1

    In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess grease.

  2. 2

    Add 1 packet (2 tbsp) of taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer a few minutes.

  3. 3

    In a crockpot, add hash browns. Add beef, salsa, 2 cups cheese, soup, sour cream, and remaining seasoning. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 2–2½ hours.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle 2 cups cheese on top during the last 30 minutes. Serve with favorite toppings if you like. Enjoy!