Description
This hashbrown casserole brings together crispy potatoes, melted cheese, and creamy sauce in one comforting dish that feeds a crowd with minimal effort. You’ll love how it bakes up golden and bubbly for brunches or holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds frozen hashbrowns
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup melted butter
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to exactly 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even cooking.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and dump in 2 pounds of frozen hashbrowns, creating the base for your creamy casserole.
- Pour 10.5 ounces of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of sour cream, and ½ cup of melted butter into the bowl, stirring to coat the hashbrowns thoroughly.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon each of onion and garlic powder, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Fold 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, distributing the cheese evenly throughout the casserole.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, then transfer the hashbrown mixture, spreading it into an even layer.
- Scatter the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top, creating a golden, cheesy crust.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for precisely 45-50 minutes until the surface turns golden brown and the edges bubble.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to set before serving.
Notes
- Thaw frozen hashbrowns completely and pat dry to prevent a watery casserole.
- Swap cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom or celery for a different flavor profile.
- Add crumbled bacon or diced ham on top for extra protein and a salty crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream soup and check cheese ingredients carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg