Description
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy, comforting dish made with shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a savory blend of seasonings. Perfect as a side dish for breakfast, brunch, or holiday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttered breadcrumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- If using, sprinkle crushed cornflakes or buttered breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a vegetarian option.
- For added flavor, mix in cooked bacon, ham, or diced bell peppers.
- Make ahead by assembling the casserole, covering, and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg