Description

This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food – creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender hash browns. It’s the perfect side dish for holidays, potlucks, or any family meal.

Ingredients

For the Casserole:

1 (32 oz) bag frozen hash browns, thawed
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup melted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped onions or green onions
Optional topping: 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers + 2 tbsp melted butter

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheese, melted butter, and onions if using. Season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to dish: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Optional topping: Mix crushed cornflakes (or crackers) with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
Serve: Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute cream of mushroom soup.
You can add diced ham or bacon for extra protein.
Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen.