Description
This Best Hashbrown Casserole is creamy, cheesy, golden, and perfect for a quick breakfast, easy brunch, holiday side dish, or cozy dinner idea. Made with shredded hash browns, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a buttery crunchy topping, this easy recipe is one of those comforting breakfast ideas and food ideas that works for family mornings, potlucks, and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
30 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1/4 cup melted butter, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Fold in the thawed hash browns and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese until evenly coated.
4. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
5. Mix the crushed cornflakes or crackers with the remaining 1/4 cup melted butter, then sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
6. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the topping is golden.
7. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving, then garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
Thaw and pat the hash browns dry before mixing so the casserole stays creamy instead of watery.
Add the crunchy topping right before baking if assembling the casserole ahead of time.
For a heartier version, fold in cooked sausage, diced ham, or sautéed bell peppers before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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