Special Hash Browns Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly crunchy, this Special Hash Browns Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any crowd-pleasing occasion. Packed with tender frozen hash browns and a luscious blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese, this dish delivers a rich, savory flavor in every bite. The golden, buttery Ritz cracker topping adds just the right amount of texture, making it utterly crave-worthy. With simple ingredients and a quick 15-minute prep time, this baked casserole is as easy as it is delicious. Serve it warm, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, for a side dish that’s guaranteed to shine at potlucks, family gatherings, or holiday feasts.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 32 oz Frozen hash browns
• 10.5 oz Cream of chicken soup
• 1.5 cups Sour cream
• 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with non-stick cooking spray or butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, melted butter (4 tbsp), chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Add the frozen hash browns to the bowl and stir until the potatoes are evenly coated in the creamy mixture.

Step 4

Transfer the hash browns mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers with the remaining 4 tbsp of melted butter, mixing well to coat the crumbs.

Step 6

Sprinkle the buttery cracker crumbs evenly over the top of the hash browns mixture for a crunchy topping.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the cracker topping is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2266.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6090.7

Total Fat 435.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 208.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.4g
Cholesterol 840.7mg	0%
Sodium 10910.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 447.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 55.2g
Protein 150.9g	0%

Vitamin D 107.7IU	0%
Calcium 3546.8mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 4605.5mg	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: 62.1%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 28.3%