Description
Hearty french onion hashbrown casserole combines crispy potatoes with rich caramelized onion flavor. Cheese-topped comfort delivers savory warmth you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 16 ounces (454 grams) prepared French onion dip
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) butter, divided
Base and Additional Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen hash browns, defrosted
- 10.5 ounces (298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups buttery round crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together French onion dip, cream soup, melted butter, salt, black pepper, and dried onion until smooth and well-blended.
- Fold in shredded potatoes, grated cheese, and crispy bacon pieces until every ingredient is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer to ensure uniform cooking.
- Create the crispy topping by combining crushed crackers with remaining melted butter, mixing until the crumbs are completely coated and slightly clumpy.
- Generously sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture over the potato layer, covering the entire surface for maximum crunch.
- Bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the edges become crispy and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Optional: Garnish with additional crumbled bacon bits and finely chopped green onions before serving for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better blending of flavors.
- Consider reducing sodium by using low-sodium soup and dip options for a heart-healthier version.
- Swap bacon with turkey bacon or omit for vegetarian adaptation, maintaining crispy texture with additional cheese or breadcrumbs.
- Enhance nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or spinach to boost vegetable content without compromising the comforting taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 436
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 972 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 43 mg