Humble Hash Browns Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and utterly comforting, this Humble Hash Browns Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Featuring a rich blend of frozen hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream, combined with the savory goodness of onion, garlic, and condensed cream of chicken soup, this dish bakes to golden perfection under a buttery panko breadcrumb crust. With just 15 minutes of prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients, this casserole is both easy to make and irresistibly indulgent. Perfect for feeding a family or impressing guests, it’s versatile, hearty, and garnished with optional fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Whether served as a standalone dish or paired with your favorite proteins, this recipe is a guaranteed hit for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 900 g frozen hash browns
• 250 g shredded cheddar cheese
• 240 ml sour cream
• 300 ml condensed cream of chicken soup
• 60 ml butter, melted
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 120 g panko breadcrumbs
• 30 ml butter, melted (for topping)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, melted butter (60 ml), chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Transfer the hash brown mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out in an even layer.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter (30 ml) for the topping. Mix well to coat the breadcrumbs evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs evenly over the hash brown mixture in the casserole dish.

Step 6

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2038.4 grams (2038.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5185

Total Fat 363.10g	466%
Saturated Fat 173.60g	868%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.50g
Cholesterol 751mg	250%
Sodium 11122mg	484%
Total Carbohydrate 368.90g	134%
Dietary Fiber 30.20g	108%
Total Sugars 34.40g
Protein 152.20g	304%

Vitamin D 85IU	424%
Calcium 3408mg	262%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 4160mg	89%

*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: 11.4%

Carbs: 27.6%