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In a hot skillet, sauté the sliced smoked sausage, bell peppers, and diced onion until slightly browned and aromatic (optional but recommended).
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Transfer the sautéed mixture to a crockpot. Add the frozen shredded hash browns, heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese to the crockpot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
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Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted into a creamy sauce.
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Stir the mixture well before serving and enjoy warm.