Heavenly Hash Brown Casserole

Indulge in comfort food at its finest with this **Heavenly Hash Brown Casserole**, a crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a decadent side at dinner. Made with creamy shredded hash browns, savory cheese, and a touch of garlic, this casserole is layered with a golden, buttery cornflake crust for an irresistible crunch. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-prepare recipe combines pantry staples like cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and melted butter with a hint of onion for added flavor. Whether served as a holiday favorite or a weeknight indulgence, this casserole is rich, hearty, and undeniably satisfying. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it'll quickly become a go-to recipe for potlucks, family gatherings, and more!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 oz Frozen hash browns (shredded)
• 10.5 oz Cream of chicken soup
• 1.5 cups Sour cream
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely diced)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 2 cups Cornflakes (crushed)
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a light coating of butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 0.5 cups of melted butter, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 3

Add the frozen hash browns to the bowl and gently stir until the hash browns are evenly coated with the mixture.

Step 4

Transfer the hash brown mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes with 0.25 cups of melted butter. Stir until the cornflakes are evenly coated in the butter.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Heavenly Hash Brown Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2193.6 grams (2193.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4848

Total Fat 336.30g	431%
Saturated Fat 195.60g	978%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 828mg	276%
Sodium 9167mg	399%
Total Carbohydrate 371.70g	135%
Dietary Fiber 25.80g	92%
Total Sugars 45.90g
Protein 109.10g	218%

Vitamin D 71IU	357%
Calcium 2461mg	189%
Iron 40mg	222%
Potassium 3867mg	82%

*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: 61.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 30.0%