Description
When comfort calls, this Hashbrown Casserole answers with golden, cheesy goodness that’s impossible to resist. This creamy dish brings together shredded hashbrowns, sour cream, cheddar, and a buttery crunch topping to create a crave-worthy bake that’s perfect for potlucks, breakfast spreads, or easy dinner nights. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or planning dinner ideas that please a crowd, this quick breakfast casserole serves up warm satisfaction in every bite. It’s one of those easy recipes that feels indulgent but comes together effortlessly—ideal for cozy food ideas and hearty meals.
Ingredients
1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hashbrowns
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
2 cups sour cream
2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers (optional, for topping)
2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, ½ cup melted butter, onion, salt, and pepper.
3. Fold in the hashbrowns and 2 cups of cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
4. Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
5. Top with remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
6. If using a crunchy topping, toss crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
7. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
Be sure to thaw your hashbrowns fully and pat them dry to avoid excess moisture.
For extra richness, try swapping in cream cheese for half the sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/10 of recipe)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: hashbrown casserole, cheesy casserole, brunch bake, easy dinner, breakfast ideas