Description

This classic Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy baked dish perfect for breakfast or as a comforting side. Made with shredded hashbrowns, creamy soup, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, it’s topped with a buttery cornflake crust that adds a delightful crunch. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser ideal for holiday gatherings or any occasion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Topping

1 cup crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
2 tablespoons melted butter

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
Prepare the casserole mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together until well mixed.
Add hashbrowns and cheese: Fold in the thawed shredded hashbrowns and shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture.
Assemble in baking dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, leveling the top for even cooking.
Make the topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers with 2 tablespoons of melted butter until combined. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
Rest and serve: Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes to set before serving warm.

Notes

For a meatier version, stir in cooked bacon or diced ham before baking.
To make it vegetarian, substitute cream of mushroom soup for the cream of chicken soup.
This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking.