Loaded Breakfast Hash Slow Cooker Recipe
This Loaded Breakfast Hash, crafted by The Modern Proper, is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings. Featuring crispy hash browns, savory bacon, and a blend of two types of cheddar cheese, this slow cooker recipe is both easy to prepare and packed with bold American flavors. Below is the complete recipe with detailed ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Loaded Breakfast Hash Slow Cooker Recipe
8
servings10
minutes4
hours180
kcalIngredients
1 tablespoon salted butter
40 ounces frozen hash browns (2 bags)
2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup sour cream
3 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces cooked bacon, roughly chopped
1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Directions
- Grease the inside of your Crock-Pot Slow Cooker with the salted butter.
- Add the frozen hash browns, 1 cup of shredded medium cheddar cheese, all of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, black pepper, and kosher salt to the slow cooker. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, stirring after the first hour to ensure even cooking.
- When 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time remain, stir in 1/2 cup of medium cheddar cheese, the chopped bacon, and the sliced green onions. Sprinkle the remaining medium cheddar cheese on top, cover, and finish cooking.
- Serve the hash topped with additional sliced green onions and a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper.
Recipe Notes
This Loaded Breakfast Hash is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the heartiness of hash browns with the rich flavors of cheddar cheese and bacon. The slow cooker method makes it incredibly convenient, allowing you to prepare a delicious breakfast with minimal effort. Ideal for weekend brunches or family gatherings, this recipe delivers a satisfying and savory meal that celebrates classic American comfort food.
