Description

Best Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate easy breakfast, holiday side dish, and comfort food recipe with crispy golden edges, a creamy cheesy center, and big homemade flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch, dinner ideas, potluck food ideas, and make-ahead family meals when you need something warm, simple, and satisfying. With frozen hash browns, cheddar cheese, and a buttery crunchy topping, it is one of those quick breakfast and easy dinner favorites everyone wants seconds of.

Ingredients

2 pounds frozen shredded hash browns, thawed

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup sour cream

1 can cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 cups crushed cornflakes or crispy fried onions

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

3. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.

4. Fold in the thawed hash browns until evenly coated.

5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

6. Top with crushed cornflakes or crispy fried onions.

7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.

8. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

9. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Thaw the hash browns fully and pat away extra moisture so the casserole stays creamy, not watery.

Add the crunchy topping right before baking for the best crisp texture.

For extra flavor, mix in cooked bacon, diced ham, or a little extra sharp cheddar.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Breakfast / Side Dish / Casserole
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 710mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 55mg