Description
Comfort meets classic Southern hospitality in this cheesy hashbrown casserole, perfect for family gatherings or weekend brunches. Rich potato goodness combines with creamy cheese and crispy edges, promising a satisfying dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (30 ounces / 850 grams) bag frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) sour cream
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, ensuring an even cooking environment for the casserole.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate thawed hashbrowns with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, and optional diced onion, incorporating salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Fold in one portion of shredded cheddar cheese, distributing evenly throughout the hashbrown mixture to create a rich, creamy texture.
- Lubricate a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter, then carefully transfer the hashbrown mixture, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- Generously crown the casserole with remaining cheese, optionally sprinkling crushed cornflakes for an additional crisp layer that will provide textural contrast.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 45-50 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown landscape and the interior bubbles with anticipation.
- Remove from oven and permit the casserole to rest briefly, allowing internal temperatures to stabilize before serving this comforting culinary creation.
Notes
- Customize the texture by adjusting the crunch factor with cornflakes, adding more for extra crispiness or omitting for a smoother consistency.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or vegetable broth for vegetarian options, ensuring the same creamy richness.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack, gouda, or gruyère to create unique flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep ahead by assembling the casserole the night before and refrigerating, then bake when ready to serve for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg