diff --git a/python/plugins/processing/core/outputs.py b/python/plugins/processing/core/outputs.py
index 796e82763e6..34f66c360eb 100644
--- a/python/plugins/processing/core/outputs.py
+++ b/python/plugins/processing/core/outputs.py
@@ -104,7 +104,9 @@ class Output(object):
         return []
 
     def resolveValue(self, alg):
-        if not self.hidden and not bool(self.value):
+        if self.hidden:
+            return
+        if not bool(self.value):
             self.value = self._resolveTemporary(alg)
         else:
             exp = QgsExpression(self.value)