Description
This rich, golden Hashbrown Casserole is the comfort food hero your kitchen needs. Creamy, cheesy, and topped with a perfectly crisp layer, it’s ideal for those looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dinner recipe, or something hearty for potluck parties. Made with frozen hashbrowns, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, it’s a low-effort, high-reward meal that works for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Whether you’re meal prepping or hosting guests, this easy recipe fits into countless food ideas.
Ingredients
1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
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
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers (optional topping)
2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
3. Fold in thawed hashbrowns and chopped onion. Stir gently to avoid breaking up the potatoes.
4. Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
6. If using the topping, mix crushed cornflakes or crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole, followed by the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly. Optional: broil for the last 2–3 minutes for a crispier top.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Customize with extras like bacon, ham, or veggies for added flavor and texture.
For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Broil briefly at the end for a beautifully crisp top layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: hashbrown casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, quick breakfast, cheesy casserole