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Homemade hashbrown casserole with a golden, cheesy top and creamy potato filling, served in a ceramic baking dish

hashbrown casserole

5 from 1 vote
A rich, creamy, and cheesy hashbrown casserole inspired by the Cracker Barrel classic. Perfect for feeding a crowd at holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this foolproof recipe gets rave reviews every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz Frozen shredded hashbrowns - Do not thaw
  • 1 cup Sour cream - Or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese - Divided, save some for topping
  • 1 can Cream of chicken soup - About 10.5 oz
  • ½ cup Butter - Melted
  • 1 small Yellow onion - Diced
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • 1 cup Crushed cornflakes - Or breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - Dotted on top for crispiness

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish
  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Can opener (For the soup)
  • 1 Cheese grater (If not using pre-shredded)
  • 1 set Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish. Gather all ingredients.
  2. In a large bowl, mix sour cream and cream of chicken soup until smooth. Add salt, pepper, cheese, onion, and melted butter.
    Glass bowl filled with a creamy mixture of shredded hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and soup, being stirred with a white plastic spoon on a light marble countertop.
  3. Stir in frozen hashbrowns until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Spread mixture into pan. Top with remaining cheese, crushed cornflakes, and dot with butter.
    Unbaked hashbrown casserole in a white baking dish, topped with a layer of crushed golden cornflakes, sitting on a marble countertop.
  5. Bake uncovered 45–60 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
    Golden-brown hashbrown casserole baked in a white dish, topped with crispy cornflakes and melted cheese, fresh from the oven on a marble countertop.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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