Easy Hash Browns Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly crispy on top, this Easy Hash Browns Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Made with frozen hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and savory cheddar cheese, this casserole blends creamy comfort with bold, cheesy flavor in every bite. Topped with a golden layer of buttery, crushed cornflakes, this dish is baked to perfection with just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering, holiday feast, or casual weekend breakfast, this make-ahead-friendly casserole delivers on taste, texture, and convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 ounces Frozen hash browns
• 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 stick Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1.5 cups Cornflakes cereal (crushed)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter (1 stick), shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.

Step 3

Fold the frozen hash browns into the mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Transfer the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes cereal with the remaining melted butter (1/4 cup) to create a buttery topping.

Step 6

Sprinkle the cornflake topping evenly over the hash brown mixture.

Step 7

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1402.9 grams (1402.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4725

Total Fat 351.70g	451%
Saturated Fat 173.20g	866%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 775mg	258%
Sodium 8417mg	366%
Total Carbohydrate 298.60g	109%
Dietary Fiber 26.90g	96%
Total Sugars 8.60g
Protein 118.80g	238%

Vitamin D 156IU	782%
Calcium 2844mg	219%
Iron 29mg	159%
Potassium 3979mg	85%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.5%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 24.7%