Description
Craving something warm, cheesy, and deeply comforting? This Hashbrown Casserole delivers all that and more. It’s a crowd-pleasing classic featuring tender shredded potatoes, a creamy, savory filling, and a golden, bubbly cheese topping. Perfect for holiday brunches, casual dinners, or as a hearty side dish, this easy recipe is the answer to your next craving for cozy food ideas. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep, you’ll have an irresistible dish that works for everything from quick breakfast to easy dinner plans. Whether you’re after breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or a healthy snack upgrade—this versatile bake covers it all.
Ingredients
30 ounces frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
0.5 cup finely chopped onion
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Fold in 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese and chopped onion.
4. Add thawed hashbrowns and gently mix until fully coated.
5. Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
6. Top with the remaining 0.5 cup of cheddar cheese.
7. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
8. Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra texture, top the casserole with crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs before baking.
To add heat, mix in diced green chiles or a dash of hot sauce.
This dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg