While growing up in the Amish, we didn’t have crock pots, because electricity was forbidden. Recently when I had leftover hot dogs from a cook-out I remembered this hot dog and potato casserole my aunts made for us (yes, Amish can eat hotdogs too:)) and decided to develop a crock pot version. This cheesy hot dog and potato dinner is budget friendly, kid friendly and very easy to toss together, making the perfect weeknight meal for our family!
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Amish hot dog casserole (adapted to crockpot)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 4-5 medium potatoes, cubed peeling optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz. canned mushroom pieces or 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced.
- 1/2 cup diced onion white or yellow
- 4 hot dogs, sliced your choice of cheddar, regular, beef, etc.
- 10.5 oz. cream of cheddar or cream of chicken soup
- 10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 teaspoon season all (Lawry's salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt *see note
Toppings:
- shredded cheese of your choice
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Pour 1/3 cup chicken broth into a 3–4-quart crock pot, you will need enough to cover the bottom of the crock pot.
- Place the potatoes on top of the chicken broth in the crock pot and season lightly with salt and pepper. Layer the diced onion and mushroom pieces over the cubed potatoes, then layer the hot dog slices over top.
- Whisk the soups, season all and garlic salt together in a medium sized bowl. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the hot dogs, veggies and potatoes, ensuring the potatoes are well covered.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3.5 to 4 hours until the potatoes are soft. Stir the casserole half-way through the cooking process to avoid burning on the sides.
- Add shredded cheese at the last ten minutes of cooking and allow to melt. Garnish with diced parsley (optional) and enjoy!
Notes
Equipment needed for this Amish hot dog casserole:
- Crockpot I used my 2.5-quart casserole crockpot for this Amish hot dog casserole, but a 3–4-quart crockpot would be better size wise . Cooking times may vary slightly if you wish to size up on the crockpot.
- Cutting board A cutting board is useful for slicing the hot dogs, cubing potatoes, and dicing the onions.
- Whisk A whisk is needed to combine the cream of soups with the seasonings before pouring the mixture over the hot dogs and veggies in the crockpot.
- Mixing bowl I like to use a stainless steel mixing bowl for combining the soups and seasonings.
- Measuring cups Measuring cups are needed to get an accurate measurement of the diced onions and chicken broth before adding them to this hot dog casserole.
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Try serving this casserole with crockpot creamed corn or Amish honey bread. Or try serving the casserole with Amish pickled beets and Amish 60 minute dinner rolls.
Step 1-2: Add a little chicken broth to the bottom of a 2.5-4 quart slow cooker, then place potatoes on top and season with salt and pepper. Add remaining veggies, then spread hot dog pieces over top.
What kind of hot dogs are best for hot dog casserole?
I like to use cheese franks in this recipe but regular or beef franks could also be used. I haven’t tried sausages yet, but I believe they would be delicious in the casserole if you prefer them over hot dogs!
Can I substitute garlic powder for garlic salt?
Yes, garlic powder can be used instead of garlic salt, simply add a little more salt (to taste) to the soup mixture or cut the salt out entirely (from the soup mixture) if you wish to reduce sodium.
Step 3: Combine cream of soups and seasonings in a medium sized bowl.
I am generally not a huge fan of cream of soups, but in this casserole, they add such a creamy base that I decided to go the easy route.
Step 3 continued: Pour the soup mixture over the hot dogs, ensuring everything is well covered in the soup mixture.
Step 4: Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes have softened and the remaining ingredients are cooked through.
Is parsley for garnish necessary?
Although fresh parsley is optional, I highly recommend it if you have it on hand and like the flavor. It helps to elevate this simple casserole into something more sophisticated and elegant the whole family can enjoy. If your family doesn’t appreciate your artistic touch with fresh herbs sprinkled on top, feel free to omit them! 🙂
Storage options for this Amish hot dog casserole:
Leftovers of this Amish hot dog casserole freeze well in an airtight container for up to 3 months. You can also keep the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or so. This hot dog casserole will make a great freezer meal option if you wish to prep a meal ahead to be able to pull out of the freezer on a busy day. For freezing this casserole, you can cook the potatoes, sauté the veggies and then mix all together including the hot dogs and cream of soup mixture. Place into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish and allow to cool completely, then cover or wrap tightly to freeze. To reheat; allow to thaw, then add shredded cheese on top and bake at 350* for around 30 minutes until heated through.
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what size crockpot did you use for the Amish Hot Dog Casserole?
I used a 2.5 quart but thought it seemed a little small so I recommend a 3-4 quart.
I love Amish recipes and use them all the time!
That’s great! I grew up in the Amish and Mennonites and love the recipes as well!
Could I do this in the oven I’m a casserole dish? If so. How long how hot etc or what changes would need to be made?
Yes you can! I would put the casserole in a 13 by nine inch dish and cook the potatoes before adding to the casserole. Then everything should bake well at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
I am not finding a cream of cheddar soup, even in an online search, is this correct?
Also, do you drain the mushrooms?
Cream of cheddar soup is also called cheddar cheese soup on Campbell’s. If you cannot find it in the store, you can substitute cream of chicken or even Velveeta cheese. I do drain the mushrooms before adding them to the casserole.