Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for dinner. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the recipe for you. The melty cheese and crispy bacon topping will make your family beg for seconds. Keep reading for my best tips or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Dr Pepper Brownies with Rich Chocolate Sauce Recipe and Easy Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip for Game Day.

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, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sour cream

How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: In your slow cooker, combine the diced potatoes, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
3. Step 3: Add the cooked ground beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Step 5: Just before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and top with crumbled bacon. Let it melt for a few minutes before serving.

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 the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. Cook as directed the next day.

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 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a creamier casserole, stir in a can of cream of mushroom soup with the cheese.
• Best substitution: Substitute the ground beef with cooked and crumbled bacon for a bacon-potato casserole.
• Make-ahead: You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. Cook as directed the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is too watery, thicken it with a cornstarch slurry. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the casserole. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until thickened.

Easy Slow Cooker Cowboy Potato Casserole for Dinner

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Prep

15 minutes

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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

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen corn

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sour cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: In your slow cooker, combine the diced potatoes, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, frozen corn, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
3. Step 3: Add the cooked ground beef and onion mixture to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Step 5: Just before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and top with crumbled bacon. Let it melt for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a creamier casserole, stir in a can of cream of mushroom soup with the cheese.
• Best substitution: Substitute the ground beef with cooked and crumbled bacon for a bacon-potato casserole.
• Make-ahead: You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. Cook as directed the next day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is too watery, thicken it with a cornstarch slurry. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the casserole. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until thickened.

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 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: You can assemble the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight. Cook as directed the next day.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 28g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 850mg
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sat. Fat: 9g

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!