Description
Looking for a comforting, cheesy dish that’s both family-friendly and crowd-pleasing? This Hashbrown Casserole is a quick breakfast, easy dinner, or hearty side you can whip up with pantry staples. With layers of golden hashbrowns, creamy sauce, and gooey cheese, it’s a go-to food idea perfect for brunches, potlucks, or cozy dinners. Whether you need breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or just an easy recipe to feed a crowd, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully incorporated.
3. Stir in melted butter until evenly distributed.
4. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
5. Sprinkle the top with additional cheddar or Parmesan cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
7. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute cream of mushroom or celery soup.
For a crispier top, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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