Description
Crispy, cheesy Hash Brown Casserole with golden top and creamy potatoes inside. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or family dinners.
Ingredients
1 (30 oz) package frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes or crispy breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Combine hash browns and chopped onion in a large bowl.
3. Whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
4. Fold in 1 cup cheddar cheese.
5. Mix creamy mixture with hash browns until evenly coated.
6. Transfer mixture to baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Prepare topping with crushed cornflakes and melted butter, sprinkle over casserole. Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
8. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Add bacon, diced ham, or shredded chicken for protein.
Use cream of mushroom soup to make vegetarian.
Add cream cheese for extra creamy texture.
Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate overnight.
Broil 2–3 minutes for extra crispy top.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg