Description
Midwest favorite Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole combines crispy potatoes with creamy cheese and savory seasonings. Comfort cuisine perfected for family gatherings brings warmth and satisfaction to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 20 ounces (567 grams) refrigerated shredded hash browns
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
Dairy and Butter:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) melted butter
Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup sweet onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coat a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Create a creamy mixture by combining hash browns, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, sour cream, diced onion, and seasonings in a large bowl, ensuring thorough blending of all components.
- Evenly distribute the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing gently to create a uniform layer.
- Generously scatter sharp cheddar cheese across the entire surface of the casserole, covering completely.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges that indicate full cooking.
- After removing from the oven, allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the ingredients settle and makes serving easier.
- Slice and serve the casserole warm, showcasing the melted cheese and creamy texture as a delightful accompaniment to any meal.
Notes
- Customize the cheese blend by mixing sharp cheddar with monterey jack or gruyere for deeper flavor complexity.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat ingredients with low-fat sour cream and reduced-sodium condensed soup.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits or diced ham to transform the casserole into a more protein-packed main dish.
- Prevent soggy texture by using thawed and well-drained hash browns, patting them dry with paper towels before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg