Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon and Cheddar

Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with this irresistible Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon and Cheddar! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with smoky bacon, this crowd-pleasing recipe combines golden shredded hash browns with tangy sour cream, savory cream of chicken soup, and a generous helping of melted cheddar cheese. Each bite is packed with flavors, thanks to a hint of garlic, finely chopped onion, and just the right blend of seasoning. Topped with a golden layer of bubbly cheese and baked to perfection, this casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a hearty dinner side dish. Garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color, and serve it warm to watch it disappear fast! Ready in just an hour, this dish is as easy as it is delicious. Keywords: hash brown casserole, bacon and cheddar casserole, cheesy breakfast casserole, comfort food recipes, easy family meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns
• 8 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups sour cream
• 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 can nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped onion, cooked bacon, 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, and frozen hash browns. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 9

If desired, garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2388.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6118.8

Total Fat 492.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 191.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 813.9mg	0%
Sodium 7824.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 284.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.6g
Protein 128.2g	0%

Vitamin D 71.4IU	0%
Calcium 2609.0mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 4527.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.9%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 18.7%