Description
This Best Hashbrown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food — creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crispy golden layer. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dinner side, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, this casserole delivers every time. It’s made with simple ingredients like frozen hashbrowns, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, making it a go-to option for easy recipes and family food ideas.
Ingredients
30 oz frozen shredded hashbrowns (thawed)
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes or potato chips
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Thaw the hashbrowns and pat them dry.
3. Mix soup, sour cream, butter, onion, cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Fold in hashbrowns until coated.
5. Spread into a greased 9×13-inch dish.
6. Add crushed topping evenly.
7. Bake 45–50 minutes until golden.
8. Rest 5–10 minutes, garnish, and serve.
Notes
Thaw and dry hashbrowns fully to avoid soggy texture.
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.
Bake uncovered at the end for a crispier topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: hashbrown casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, potluck, breakfast ideas