👉 LazyTaters

Lazy Taters: Cheesy Potato Casserole

Ingredients:

• 2 boxes au gratin or scalloped potatoes with sauce packets
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 cups milk
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can of corn, drained
• 1 package diced ham or smoked sausage
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
• 1 teaspoon chicken Better than Bouillon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Open the boxes of au gratin or scalloped potatoes and remove the sauce packets.
   • Dice the ham or sausage if not already diced.
   • Drain the can of corn.
2. Mix Liquid Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the hot water, milk, and the sauce packets from the potato boxes. Whisk until well mixed.
   • If using, dissolve the chicken Better than Bouillon in this liquid mixture.
3. Assemble:
   • In a slow cooker, layer half of the potato slices from one box on the bottom.
   • Sprinkle half of the diced ham or sausage over the potatoes.
   • Pour half of the liquid mixture over the potatoes and meat.
   • Repeat the layers with the remaining potatoes and meat.
4. Add Extras:
   • Stir in the drained corn evenly throughout the layers.
   • Season the layers with salt and pepper to taste. Remember, the other ingredients may already have salt, so adjust accordingly.
5. Cook:
   • Set the slow cooker on high heat.
   • Cover and cook for 4 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat.
6. Cheese (Optional):
   • If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the casserole during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Let it melt and become bubbly.
7. Serve:
   • Once cooked, serve the Lazy Taters hot, either as a main dish or a hearty side.