Hash Brown Casserole
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12
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Course
Side Dish
Hash Brown Casserole
Description
Hash Brown Casserole brings together canned cream of chicken soup and sour cream to create a creamy binder for the diced or shredded potatoes, which form the casserole's base. Cheddar cheese adds sharpness and richness, folded into the mixture and sprinkled on top. The corn flakes, mixed with melted butter, create a golden, crunchy crust after baking at 350°F, delivering both texture and a mild buttery flavor. The casserole is baked until heated through and bubbling, with the topping toasted and crisp.
This dish fits well as a warm side accompanying main courses like roasted meats or grilled chicken, especially during colder months or casual gatherings where a filling, homestyle dish is appreciated. It can be served straight from the casserole dish, allowing for easy portioning.
The recipe allows for substitution of the corn flake topping with crushed Ritz crackers, offering flexibility based on pantry ingredients. Ensuring the casserole is spread evenly before baking helps achieve a uniform texture. Allowing it to cool slightly before serving can help the casserole set for cleaner slices.
Ingredients
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces, condensed
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided use, shredded
- 32 ounces potato OR potatoes o'brien, thawed, diced, frozen hash browns
- 2 ½ cups corn flakes roughly crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the soup and sour cream until combined.
- Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese and the potatoes into the sour cream mixture.
- Spoon into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese of the top of the casserole.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the corn flakes and melted butter.
- Sprinkle the corn flakes on top of the casserole.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through.
Notes
- If corn flakes aren't available, crushed Ritz crackers can be used as an alternative topping for similar texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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