Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Description
The Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole recipe layers thawed, shredded hash browns with cooked bacon pieces, creamy soup, sour cream, and cheddar cheese to create a smooth, cheesy mix that is baked until tender. The addition of bacon adds a smoky depth, while the cream of chicken and mushroom soup provides a savory, creamy base. Baking at 375°F first softens the potatoes and melds flavors, then sprinkling extra cheese on top and baking further creates a melted, golden crust.
The texture balances creamy interior potatoes with a melty cheese top, enhanced by the sporadic crispness and smoky flavor of bacon. These qualities make the casserole filling and suitable to serve alongside eggs or roasted meats.
A helpful tip from the notes is that fresh russet potatoes can be shredded and soaked before use, substituting frozen hash browns for a fresher taste and texture. Ensuring the shredded potatoes are well drained before mixing avoids excess moisture that could affect the casserole's consistency.
Ingredients
- 5 lices Bacon cut into ½ inch pieces, cooked
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 24 ounces hash browns thawed, frozen; shredded
- 10 ounces cream of chicken and mushroom soup 1 can
- 1 cup sour cream light
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine hash browns, bacon, soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheese. Mix until well combined and spoon into a greased 13x9 dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Take out and sprinkle on the last of the cheese and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Fresh russet potatoes can be shredded and soaked in cold water for 30–60 minutes before use to substitute frozen hash browns.
- Drain and pat dry shredded fresh potatoes well to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes before adding additional cheese and baking for 10 more minutes for a golden crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 501mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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