Description

Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole is a comforting and cheesy baked dish made with shredded hash browns, creamy sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a crunchy buttery cornflake topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty side dish, this casserole combines creamy and crispy textures that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 bag (30 oz / 850 g) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of chicken soup
1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup (115 g) melted butter
½ cup (80 g) finely chopped onion
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Topping

1 ½ cups (75 g) crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, half a cup of melted butter, 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until you have a smooth and creamy mixture.
Add potatoes: Gently fold in the thawed shredded hash browns, making sure they are evenly coated with the creamy soup mixture for consistent flavor throughout.
Assemble: Spread the prepared hash brown mixture evenly into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top to add a delicious cheesy layer.
Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes (or buttery crackers) with 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle this crunchy mixture evenly over the cheese layer in the casserole to create a delightful crispy topping.
Bake: Place the casserole uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. It should be bubbly and golden brown on top when done.
Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully with ham, roasted chicken, or breakfast eggs for a hearty meal.

Notes

You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian version.
For a crispier top, broil the casserole for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
Make sure hash browns are fully thawed to avoid excess moisture in the casserole.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free cornflakes or crushed gluten-free crackers for the topping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: hash brown casserole, cheesy casserole, breakfast casserole, hash browns, comfort food, savory casserole, broccoli casserole