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Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Hot Dog Hash: The Ultimate Comfort Food with Crispy-Potato Excellence

A simple, hearty combination of diced potatoes, sweet onions, and savory hot dog rounds. By layering the ingredients and resisting the urge to stir early on, the slow cooker develops “skillet-fried” golden edges on the potatoes and hot dogs. It’s a kid-friendly, hands-off meal that creates its own rich, savory pan juices as it cooks.

  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • The Base: 1 ½ lbs potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold, peeled and ½-inch diced)

  • The Flavor: 1 large yellow onion (diced)

  • The Protein: 1 lb hot dogs (approx. 8, sliced into ½-inch rounds)

  • Optional: Salt, pepper, or ketchup for serving.

Instructions

  • Prep: Lightly grease a 4–6 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or oil.

  • Layer: Spread the diced potatoes evenly across the bottom. Scatter the diced onions in a layer over the potatoes, then top with the sliced hot dog rounds.

  • The “No-Stir” Rule: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or LOW for 6–7 hours. Important: Do not stir for at least the first 2 hours. This allows the potatoes to brown against the ceramic insert.

  • Incorporate: After 2 hours, gently stir the mixture, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom and sides—this creates the “gravy” that coats the hash.

  • Finish: Continue cooking (stirring once or twice more) until the potatoes are fork-tender and the onions have melted into the mixture.

  • Serve: Give it a final stir to distribute the juices and serve hot directly from the crock.

Notes

  • Potato Choice: Yukon Golds will hold their shape better and offer a buttery texture, while Russets will break down slightly more, creating a thicker, starchier sauce.

  • Serving Suggestion: This is classic “diner food.” Serve it with a fried egg on top for breakfast, or with a side of baked beans and a squeeze of yellow mustard for a nostalgic dinner.

  • Add-ins: If you want to stretch the meal further, add a diced green bell pepper with the onions for a “O’Brien” style hash

  • Author: bestfeed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3–4 hours
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: slow cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://bestfeed.us/slow-cooker-3-ingredient-hot-dog-hash-the-ultimate-comfort-food-with-crispy-potato-excellence/