Cheesy Golden Hash Brown Casserole
This Cheesy Golden Hash Brown Casserole is a comforting and rich dish, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty side. It's packed with cheesy goodness and topped with a crispy cornflake crust.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 30-32 oz bag frozen hash browns, thawed
- 10.5 oz can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 16 oz sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1.5 cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in the thawed hash browns and 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Topping and Baking
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter with crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers and the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder to the hash brown mixture. Ensure hash browns are fully thawed to prevent a watery casserole. Customize the topping with your favorite crackers or breadcrumbs.