Description
This Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole is the epitome of creamy, cheesy comfort food. With tender potatoes, melted cheddar, and a perfectly golden top, this timeless dish delivers nostalgic flavor and effortless satisfaction—no wonder it’s a staple at potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings across the country.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen hash browns, thawed
- 8 tbsp melted butter
- 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Fresh grated potatoes (optional substitution)
- Cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup (optional)
- Monterey Jack, Gruyere, or blended cheeses (optional)
- Greek yogurt or cream cheese (optional substitute for sour cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×11-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine onion, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add sour cream and cream of chicken soup; whisk until smooth.
- Fold in thawed hash browns and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to baking pan and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake 45–60 minutes until golden, bubbling, and set in the center.
Notes
Always drain thawed hash browns thoroughly to avoid a watery casserole. Maintain 350°F for consistent cooking and avoid overmixing to preserve potato texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 483
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 29.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hashbrown casserole, cheesy potatoes, comfort food, funeral potatoes, potato casserole