Easy Hash Brown Potato Bake
Indulge in comfort food at its finest with this Easy Hash Brown Potato Bake, a creamy, cheesy casserole guaranteed to be the star of any meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty side dish, this recipe combines convenience and flavor with frozen shredded hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. The optional buttery cornflake topping adds a delightful crunch to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this crowd-pleasing casserole bakes to golden perfection, making it an ideal dish for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Taste the ultimate baked potato goodness in this effortless recipe!
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Ingredients
- 32 ounces Frozen shredded hash browns
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 10.5 ounces Cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 1 cup Diced onion
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Crushed cornflakes (optional topping)
- 0.25 cup Melted butter (optional topping)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, salt, pepper, and 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
Step 3
Melt 0.5 cup of butter and add it to the bowl, then stir in the frozen hash browns until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Step 4
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Step 5
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
Step 6
If using the optional cornflake topping, mix crushed cornflakes with 0.25 cup of melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is slightly golden.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2169.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4826.1 |
| Total Fat 310.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 175.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | |
| Cholesterol 775.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9914.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 413.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.4g | |
| Protein 109.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 127.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2311.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 57.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4387.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories