Hash Brown Potato Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this Hash Brown Potato Casserole is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for breakfast, brunch, or even as a hearty side dish. Featuring a rich blend of frozen shredded hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and sharp cheddar cheese, this recipe delivers a velvety texture and bold flavor in every bite. A buttery, crunchy cornflake topping adds the perfect contrast to the creamy base, while finely chopped onions, salt, and pepper enhance the dish with simple seasoning. Ready to bake in just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy casserole is perfect for feeding a hungry family or impressing guests at your next gathering. Serve it alongside eggs and bacon for a classic breakfast spread, or pair it with roasted meats for a savory dinner side. Whether for holidays, potlucks, or lazy weekends, this golden, bubbly casserole is guaranteed to disappear fast!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 ounces frozen shredded hash browns
• 1 cup sour cream
• 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups crushed cornflakes
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, 1 stick of melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Add the frozen shredded hash browns to the mixture and stir until the hash browns are evenly coated with the mixture.

Step 4

Carefully transfer the hash brown mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes with 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until the cornflakes are evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the buttery cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2118.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4444.5

Total Fat 307.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 181.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 754.3mg	0%
Sodium 8290.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 338.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 103.0g	0%

Vitamin D 163.9IU	0%
Calcium 2322.4mg	0%
Iron 31.4mg	0%
Potassium 4357.9mg	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: 61.0%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 29.9%