Description
A comforting and creamy cheesy hashbrown casserole that’s perfect as a side dish for brunch or holiday meals. This easy-to-make casserole combines shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a rich cream of chicken soup base, topped with a crispy buttered cornflake or cracker topping for added texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Topping
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the thawed hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the combined hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top for even baking.
- Add Topping: If using the optional topping, mix the crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this evenly over the surface of the casserole to create a crunchy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the casserole is hot throughout, bubbly around the edges, and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving to allow it to set for easier portioning and enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
- This casserole can be prepped ahead and refrigerated overnight; just add an extra 10 minutes to the baking time when ready to bake.
- Ideal as a side dish for brunch, holiday feasts, or potlucks.
