Hash Browns Casserole

Golden, crispy, and irresistibly creamy, this Hash Browns Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that shines at breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty dinner side dish. Packed with tender shredded hash browns, rich sour cream, and melty cheddar cheese, this dish is elevated with savory notes of garlic and onion for a flavor explosion in every bite. Topped with buttery crushed cornflakes, the casserole boasts a perfectly crunchy topping that contrasts beautifully with its creamy interior. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to assemble and perfect for holiday gatherings or potlucks. Whether you’re feeding a family or a festive crowd, this cheesy hash browns casserole is destined to become a favorite! Key ingredients include frozen hash browns, cream of chicken soup, and a cornflake topping for unbeatable texture and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 oz Frozen shredded hash browns
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 stick (melted, 8 tbsp) Butter
• 1 cup (finely diced) Yellow onion
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 2 cups Crushed cornflakes
• 0.25 cup (melted, 4 tbsp) Butter (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray or butter.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the frozen shredded hash browns to the mixture and stir until the hash browns are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.

Step 4

Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with 1/4 cup of melted butter until the cornflakes are evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the buttered cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the casserole to create a crunchy topping.

Step 7

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

Step 8

Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2093.4 grams (2093.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4100

Total Fat 264.50g	339%
Saturated Fat 147.50g	738%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.60g
Cholesterol 655mg	218%
Sodium 8919mg	388%
Total Carbohydrate 341.90g	124%
Dietary Fiber 28.00g	100%
Total Sugars 40.10g
Protein 103.30g	207%

Vitamin D 93IU	465%
Calcium 2319mg	178%
Iron 32mg	176%
Potassium 4399mg	94%

*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: 57.2%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 32.9%