Description
This cheesy, creamy hash brown casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. With a simple mix of crispy hash browns, creamy cheese, and savory ingredients, it’s easy to make and sure to please a crowd. Ideal for busy mornings or family gatherings, this dish offers rich flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian option)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or ham (for extra protein)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, shredded cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully combined.
- If using, add the shredded chicken or ham and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can easily make this casserole ahead of time. Prepare it the night before, cover, and refrigerate. In the morning, bake as instructed.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with olive oil or use low-fat sour cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg