Here’s a comforting, cheesy Hash Brown Casserole recipe — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a side dish 🥔🧀✨
🥔 Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian version)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup melted butter (or ¼ cup for a lighter version)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional topping: crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs for crunch
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Mix casserole
- In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, melted butter, 2 cups cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well combined.
3️⃣ Assemble
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with additional shredded cheese.
- Optional: sprinkle crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs for a golden crunch.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until bubbly and top is lightly golden.
5️⃣ Serve hot
- Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
🌟 Tips
- For extra flavor: sauté onions in butter before mixing.
- Make ahead: Assemble in the morning, refrigerate, and bake later.
- Add-ins: cooked bacon, diced bell peppers, or cooked sausage for a hearty variation.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker hash brown casserole version that cooks all day for a ready-to-serve meal.
