Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole: The Ultimate Comfort Dish
A decadent hash brown casserole loaded with melted cheese, creamy sauce, and crispy topping. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or holiday gatherings!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (30 oz) package frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or mushroom for vegetarian)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Topping:
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, combine hash browns, cheeses, soup, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, and seasonings.
- Transfer to dish: Spread mixture evenly in prepared baking dish.
- Add topping: Mix crushed cornflakes with 2 tbsp melted butter and paprika. Sprinkle over casserole.
- Bake 45-55 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble (without topping) up to 24 hours in advance
- Vegetarian option: Use cream of mushroom soup
- Extra crispy: Broil for 2-3 minutes after baking
- Add protein: Mix in cooked bacon, ham, or sausage
- Storage: Keeps refrigerated for 3 days (reheat in oven for best texture)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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