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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Hashbrown Casserole

    Hashbrown Casserole

    Published: Nov 19, 2022 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    closeup of cheesy hashbrown casserole being scooped with a wooden spoon.

    This easy Hashbrown Casserole, also known as funeral potatoes, is a popular cheesy potatoes recipe in a creamy sauce that the whole family loves.  It’s an easy side dish for holiday dinners, potlucks, summer bbq’s, more.

    Looking for more potato recipes? Try these Slow Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes and this Southern Potato Salad Recipe are so popular too!

    big scoop of cheesy hashbrown casserole being scooped with a wooden spoon.

    Table of contents

    • Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
    • Ingredients/shopping list
    • Variations/ Substitutions
    • How to Make this Hash Brown Casserole
    • Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions

    Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

    This is very similar to the Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole that guests know and love. The ultimate comfort food, making this cheesy casserole for dinner to go alongside family meals this best meatloaf recipe, Mayo chicken, or even stuffed pork tenderloin and burgers.

    Not only is it a comforting side dish but it also make a perfect breakfast dish to serve alongside scrambled eggs or omelets and bacon or sausage.

    rectangle casserole dish with baked hashbrown casserole.

    Ingredients/shopping list

    ingredients for hashbrown casserole - raw hashbrown potatoes, shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.

    Cream of Chicken – Use regular of light or fat free version.

    Cheddar Cheese  – You can use pre-shredded or shred your own sharp cheddar cheese off a block of cheese for the creamy, rich sauce.

    Sour Cream – You can use full fat or low fat sour cream. This adds a nice tangy component to the casserole.

    Hash Brown Potatoes –  I used refrigerate hashbrowns for this recipe. You are welcome to use frozen and add them frozen or thaw them first. You can also shred fresh potatoes if you’d like to as well.

    Topping: You can add corn flakes mixed with melted butter as a crunchy topping if you’d like.  

    Variations/ Substitutions

    1. Add a sprinkle of garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder.
    2. Add in cooked cubed ham or crumbled bacon. 
    3. Use different cheeses to change up the flavor. Mild cheddar, Monterey jack, pepper jack cheese, colby jack, mozzarella etc. all work good. A mixture of different cheeses is great too.
    4. Swap the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup or cream of cheddar soup.
    5. Instead of cornflakes, you can use crushed ritz crackers or crushed potato chips as the topping to create a crunch. 
    6. Add in some red pepper flakes to add a little spice.
    7. Add ¼ cup chopped onion.

    How to Make this Hash Brown Casserole

    Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350° F and spray a square or rectangle baking dish with cooking spray.

    white bowl with shredded cheese, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.
    white bowl with creamy cheese mixture.

    Step 2 – Then in a large bowl, add the soups, sour cream, and shredded cheese. Stir well to combine

    white bowl with a creamy cheese mixture over top of shredded hashbrowns.
    white bowl with hash brown potatoes mixed with cheese and cream of chicken soup.
    white rectangle casserole dish with hash brown and cheese mixture spread evenly.

    Step 3 – Add in the hashbrowns and stir to completely coat them with the cheese mixture.  Then pour into the baking dish and spread in an even layer.

    Step 4 –  If you are adding the topping, mix the crushed cornflakes and butter together and sprinkle it over the top of the casserole.

    rectangle casserole dish with baked hashbrown casserole.

    Step 5: Then bake as directed until golden brown and bubbly. Cover with aluminum foil if it starts to get to brown.

    Tips

    • Make sure to mix well to ensure all the cheesy goodness is mixed well together.
    • Ensure you use a prepared casserole dish, I spray with cooking spray. This prevents the hashbrowns from sticking. You can butter it as well.
    •  If you use frozen hash browns, increase the cooking a bit longer.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to Store this Shredded Potato Casserole?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    How to Reheat?

    Reheat in the microwave in a microwave safe dish or plate until warm. Or you can place the leftovers in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and  bake on low temperature like 200° F until warmed all the way through.

    Can you Freeze Hashbrown Casserole?

    Yes, you can freeze leftovers or you can also make it ahead and freeze uncooked. Just place in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Then thaw in the refrigerator 24 hours before you plan to eat it or bake. Always place a cold dish in a cool oven and then turn the oven on to preheat.

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    closeup of a scoop of hashbrown casserole on a wooden spoon.

    Hashbrown Casserole

    This easy Hashbrown Casserole, also known as funeral potatoes, is a popular cheesy potatoes recipe in a creamy sauce that the whole family loves.  It's an easy side dish for holiday dinners, potlucks, summer bbq's, more.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 320kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 10 ¾ ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can
    • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup
    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • 20 ounces shredded hash browns

    Optional Topping Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups corn flakes slightly crushed
    • ¼ cup butter melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350° F and spray a 11 x 7″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    • In large mixing bowl combine the soup, sour cream and shredded cheese and stir to combine well.
      10 ¾ ounces cream of chicken soup, 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, ¾ cup sour cream
    • Add in the hash browns and mix well.
      20 ounces shredded hash browns
    • Spread into prepared baking dish.

    For the optional topping:

    • In small bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes and butter together then sprinkle evenly over hash browns.
      1 ½ cups corn flakes, ¼ cup butter
    • Bake for one hour or until hash browns are tender.

    Notes

    Use freshly shredded cheese is best but use pre-packaged shredded cheese if desired.
    Add ¼ cup chopped onion
    Add ½ cup crumbled bacon or chopped ham
    Use crushed Ritz crackers as a topping.
    I like using refrigerated hash browns like Simply Potatoes
    Use light sour cream if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 759IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    Comments

    1. DONALD BITSCHENAUER

      March 23, 2023 at 4:49 am

      ACCORDING TO MY INFORMATION, 8 OZ. OF SHREDDED CHEESE EQUAL 2 CUPS OF CHEESE NO 1 CUP AS LISTED IN THE RECIPE.

      Reply
    2. Barbette

      February 06, 2023 at 1:08 am

      5 stars
      Very quick , easy and delicious.

      Reply
      • Francisco Hernandez

        February 06, 2023 at 1:24 pm

        5 stars
        Very good and delicious.

        Reply
    3. Debbie Bryson

      November 20, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      Love some of these recipes

      Reply

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