Description
Packed with cheesy comfort, Hash Brown Casserole brings warmth to your family table with creamy potatoes and golden toppings. Crispy edges and a crowd-pleasing blend guarantee smiles around your dinner plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups hash browns
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup onions
- ¼ cup butter
Seasonings:
- 1 pinch paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup additional cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish and coat it thoroughly with cooking spray at 375°F. This ensures your casserole won’t stick.
- Combine 4 cups shredded hash browns, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup diced onions, ¼ cup melted butter, salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika in a large mixing bowl. Blend ingredients until they’re evenly distributed.
- Spread the hash brown mixture into your prepared baking dish, pressing it down to create a uniform layer that’s smooth and compact.
- Pour 1 cup of milk evenly across the surface of the hash brown mixture, making sure every section gets moistened.
- Sprinkle an additional ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top, creating a generous cheesy layer that will melt beautifully.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Watch for golden brown edges and bubbling cheese as your signal of perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. This helps the dish set and makes cutting easier.
- Slice and serve your crispy, cheesy hash brown casserole while it’s warm and tempting.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, squeeze out excess moisture from frozen hash browns using a clean kitchen towel before mixing.
- Swap regular milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk to make the casserole dairy-free and lighter.
- Add diced ham, bacon bits, or crumbled sausage for a protein-packed variation that turns this side dish into a complete meal.
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing in some sharp white cheddar or pepper jack for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg