Description
A warm, comforting, and cheesy casserole made with frozen hashbrowns, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Perfect for family meals, potlucks, and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen shredded hashbrowns (about 30 oz / 850g)
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 340g)
- 1 cup sour cream (240ml), full-fat
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz / 298ml), low sodium preferred
- 4 tablespoons butter (57g), melted
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon salt)
- Optional: 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits (75g)
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- If hashbrowns are frozen solid, thaw for 15-20 minutes on the counter or overnight in the fridge until soft but not soggy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hashbrowns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly coated.
- Reserve 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese for topping. Fold the remaining cheese into the hashbrown mixture gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden, bubbly, and edges are crispy. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly before the inside is hot.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking. Garnish with sliced green onions and bacon bits if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting and texture. Thaw hashbrowns just enough to avoid sogginess. Make ahead by assembling the casserole a day before and refrigerating; add 10-15 minutes to bake time. Adjust salt carefully due to salty ingredients. Optional mix-ins like bacon, green onions, jalapeños, or veggies can enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of casserole
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
Keywords: hashbrown casserole, cheesy casserole, comfort food, family meal, easy dinner, baked casserole, cheesy potatoes