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HASH BROWN POTATO CASSEROLE-IV

Hash Brown Potato Casserole IV
A creamy, cheesy, golden-baked comfort dish — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner sides!

This version of the classic Hash Brown Potato Casserole (also called Funeral Potatoes or Party Potatoes) combines shredded potatoes, cheese, sour cream, and creamy soup for a rich, crowd-pleasing casserole.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 8)

1 (32 oz) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
1 cup sour cream
½ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped onion (optional but flavorful)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

🧈 For the Topping (Optional but Delicious):

2 cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers
¼ cup melted butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

2. Mix the Casserole Base

In a large mixing bowl:

Combine soup, sour cream, melted butter, onion, salt, and pepper.
Stir in cheddar cheese until evenly mixed.
Add hash browns and toss until well coated.

3. Transfer to Baking Dish

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 9x13-inch pan.

4. Add Topping (Optional but Highly Recommended)

In a small bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with melted butter.
Sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.

5. Bake

Bake 45–50 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as a side with:

Breakfast: bacon, sausage, or scrambled eggs
Dinner: baked ham, roasted chicken, or grilled steak
Brunch: with fruit salad and muffins

🌟 Tips & Variations

🧀 Cheese Options: Try Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Colby for a flavor twist.
🧅 Add-ins: Cooked bacon bits, diced ham, or green onions for extra flavor.
🍄 Vegetarian Option: Use cream of mushroom soup and skip meat-based add-ins.
❄️ Make-Ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.

🥔 Quick Summary

Step	Action	Key Tip
1	Preheat oven to 350°F	Grease baking dish
2	Mix soup, sour cream, cheese, and hash browns	Combine gently
3	Spread in dish	Even layer for even baking
4	Add buttered topping	Crispy golden crust
5	Bake 45–50 minutes	Until bubbly and golden

OTHER RECIPES

INGREDIENTS

2 lb. pkg. frozen hash brown, thawed
1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
1 c. chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
8 oz. carton sour cream
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 c. cornflakes
Garlic salt, to taste (opt.)

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine potatoes, 1 stick melted butter, onions, soup, sour cream and cheese, stir well.

Spoon into greased 2 1/2 quart casserole.

Crush cereal and stir in 1/2 stick melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Garnish with parsley if desired. Enjoy it !

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HASH BROWN POTATO CASSEROLE

Southerners are unapologetic in their affection for hashbrown casseroles. Commonly referred to as "Funeral Casserole," this dish's creamy texture has provided solace to the grieving for many years. Moreover, it is undeniable that no other dish can transition as effortlessly from a country club breakfast buffet to a potluck church supper.

Discover how to prepare hashbrown casserole, and you will find a potato side dish that your family will request repeatedly.

How To Prepare Hashbrown Casserole

This excellent recipe is suitable for both novice and experienced cooks, requiring only about 20 minutes of active preparation time, followed by 50 minutes of baking until it is ready to serve.

Step 1. Begin by combining the first five ingredients—thawed frozen hashbrowns, a cream-based soup, one container of sour cream, Cheddar cheese, and chopped onion—with 1/2 cup of melted butter.

Step 2. Transfer this mixture into a greased casserole dish and sprinkle crushed corn flakes mixed with the remaining butter on top.

Step 3. Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and the topping achieves a golden brown color.

Ingredients for Hashbrown Casserole

This potato side dish will be beloved for its creamy, cheesy taste, but it will also be appreciated for its simplicity in preparation, which is reflected in the concise ingredient list:

Frozen hashbrown potatoes: Select a two-pound bag from the freezer aisle. Cubed potatoes are preferred over shredded hashbrowns.

Cream of chicken soup: This ingredient contributes creaminess and flavor to the casserole.

Sour cream: This adds a tangy flavor and body to the dish.

Cheddar cheese: Mild Cheddar cheese is recommended, but if you prefer a sharper taste, opt for sharp Cheddar.

Onion: This ingredient enhances each bite with savory, umami flavor.

Butter: This adds richness to the filling and aids in achieving a golden brown topping.

Cornflakes cereal: It is advised by casserole enthusiasts to avoid using generic cornflakes for the topping.

Parsley: An optional garnish for those seeking a touch of freshness or decoration.

Ways to Serve Hashbrown Casserole

This dish is an excellent addition to a weekend brunch spread. Pair it with an egg casserole, a fresh fruit salad, and crispy bacon, and your brunch table will be the talk of the town for weeks to come.

While hashbrown casserole is easily suited for breakfast pairings, it can also be enjoyed for lunch with a vibrant green salad or as a side dish for dinner alongside roast chicken, salmon, or pork tenderloin. If you are weary of preparing roasted potatoes or wish to take a break from mashed potatoes, consider this as an alternative starch side that complements nearly any savory main.

If you are reheating leftovers and desire something more substantial, you can add an egg on top. We recommend poached eggs for this purpose, but fried eggs or even soft-boiled eggs would work just as well.

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How to Store Hashbrown Casserole

In the rare event that you have leftover casserole, simply cover your baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it is tightly wrapped, and place it in the refrigerator to be reheated the following day.

When you are ready to enjoy the hashbrown casserole leftovers, you can either place the entire dish in a preheated 350°F oven or scoop out just enough for a single serving and transfer it to an oven-safe dish. As an added bonus for leftovers, consider sprinkling a handful of corn flakes on top for extra crunch with each bite.

How to Freeze Hashbrown Casserole

This dish freezes exceptionally well. If you are planning ahead or wish to prepare hashbrown casserole for a friend or family member in need of a home-cooked meal, be sure to inform them that the casserole can remain frozen for two to three months.

You can either bake it according to the instructions and allow it to cool completely before placing it in the freezer, or you can prepare the hashbrown casserole up to the point of baking before freezing it.

Hashbrown Casserole

Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

How to Defrost and Reheat a Casserole

Reasons for Our Affection Towards This Recipe

It is not solely the convenience offered by the dish's primary component (a package of frozen diced hashbrown potatoes) that draws us back to this hashbrown casserole repeatedly—although we certainly appreciate bypassing the entire peeling and shredding process in favor of this ready-to-use freezer item. We also cherish this recipe for its rich flavor, utilizing ingredients that we frequently have available.

Onion, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup serve as supporting elements in this comforting classic, and there is no need for elaborate kitchen appliances or tools.

In fact, it is a one-bowl recipe, making clean-up remarkably easy as well.

Yet another reason for our fondness for this recipe? It can be effortlessly adapted to a vegetarian version by replacing the cream of chicken soup with an alternative soup variety, such as cream of mushroom or cream of potato.

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INGREDIENTS

1 (32 oz.) pkg. hash browns, thawed
3/4 c. melted butter
1/2 chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 (8 oz.) sour cream
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 c. crushed corn flakes

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine 1 stick melted butter, soup, onion, potatoes, sour cream and cheese.

Stir well. Pour in 2 1/2 quart casserole or baking pan (greased).

Mix corn flakes with 1/2 stick melted butter.

Sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

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HASHED BROWN POTATO CASSEROLE I

HASHED BROWN POTATO CASSEROLE-I

Hashbrown Casserole is simple, cheesy, and absolutely delightful! This straightforward casserole is made convenient with frozen hashbrowns!

Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown casserole requires only 5 minutes of preparation, making it an excellent side dish or potluck option! It serves as the ideal breakfast casserole!

The Hashbrowns, That’s Why

I adore Cracker Barrel, but the reality is… I only visit for the hashbrown casserole. That’s all. Just the hashbrowns, folks.

A friend of mine shared her take on that delicious, oh so creamy and cheesy Hashbrown Casserole with me, and WOW! Tender shredded hash browns enveloped in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, topped with additional cheese and baked until hot and bubbly!

This is an ideal breakfast casserole for any holiday morning or simply when you’re gathering the family for a delightful breakfast or brunch. It also serves as a fantastic side dish for Crispy Oven Parmesan Chicken or even alongside a Ranch 7 Layer Salad for lunch!

Better Than the Original

Numerous recipes exist for this cheesy casserole, but this is the one I’ve discovered to be the closest! This hashbrown casserole is prepared with condensed cream of chicken soup.

I’ve also made it using cream of cheddar soup if you can locate it.

Both options work perfectly in this recipe!

While I’ve encountered a version of hashbrown casserole without sour cream, I definitely prefer it with sour cream, as it adds a touch of creaminess and tang to the dish.

Since this is a copycat hashbrown casserole recipe, my ingredient list is inevitably different from the original, but the flavor is just like my favorite Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole (in fact, it’s even BETTER in my opinion)!

OTHER RECIPES

INGREDIENTS

shredded frozen hash browns
1/4 c. melted butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
1/2 tsp. salt
1 sm. onion, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS
Place thawed potatoes in 9"x13" baking dish.

Mix together next 6 ingredients.

Pour over potatoes.

Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Casserole can be put together night before.

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HASH BROWN POTATO CASSEROLE

A creamy, cheesy potato casserole made with frozen hash browns, sour cream, and a buttery topping. Works for breakfast, dinner, potlucks, and holidays.

INGREDIENTS

Base

1 bag (30–32 oz) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 ½ cups sour cream
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ small onion, finely minced
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder

Topping

2 cups crushed cornflakes or crushed Ritz crackers
¼ cup melted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13 in dish.

2. Make the sauce

Stir together the soup, sour cream, melted butter, minced onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.

3. Add potatoes and cheese

Fold in thawed hash browns and cheddar. Mix until coated but do not mash.

4. Fill the dish

Spread mixture evenly in the pan.

5. Add topping

Mix crushed cornflakes or crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the top.

6. Bake

Bake 45–55 minutes until bubbling at the edges and lightly golden.

7. Rest

Let stand 10 minutes before cutting or scooping.

NOTES

Add 10 extra minutes if your hash browns are still very cold.
Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
Make ahead: assemble without topping, refrigerate, add topping before baking.

OTHER RECIPES

Try this great hash brown potato casserole recipe..!

HASH BROWN POTATO INGREDIENTS

2 lb. pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 c. melted butter
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 pt. sour cream
2 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
Bread crumbs

HASH BROWN POTATO INSTRUCTIONS

Mix well together and pour into 3 quart casserole dish.

Top with bread crumbs (or crushed corn flakes) and dot with butter.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

The hash brown potato casserole is ready to serves 12-16 persons. Enjoy it !

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HASH BROWN POTATO CASSEROLE-II

a classic creamy, cheesy, golden-topped casserole using frozen hash browns, a savory sour-cream sauce, and a buttery crunchy topping. It’s easy to assemble, can be made ahead, and feeds a crowd beautifully.

INGREDIENTS

For the Casserole Base

1 (30–32 oz) bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
(or cream of mushroom for a vegetarian variation)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 ½ cups sour cream
½ cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing dish)
½ small yellow onion, finely minced
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
Optional add-ins:
- 1 cup diced ham or cooked bacon
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Colby cheese
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or Cajun seasoning for extra flavor

For the Crunchy Topping

2 cups crushed cornflakes or crushed buttery crackers (Ritz)
¼ cup melted butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the baking dish

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray.

2. Mix the creamy sauce

In a large mixing bowl, stir together:

cream of chicken soup
sour cream
melted butter
minced onion
garlic powder
onion powder
salt and pepper

Whisk until smooth and fully combined. This creates the rich, silky base that soaks into the potatoes.

3. Add potatoes and cheese

Fold in:

thawed hash browns
1 ½ cups of the cheddar cheese
(Reserve the remaining ½ cup for topping.)

Mix gently so you don’t mash the potatoes—keep the texture loose and fluffy.

Optional: If adding ham, bacon, or extra cheeses, fold them in now.

4. Fill the casserole dish

Spread the potato mixture evenly into your prepared pan.
Smooth the top with a spatula.

Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top.

5. Prepare the crunchy topping

In a medium bowl, combine:

crushed cornflakes (or crackers)
melted butter

Stir until every crumb is lightly coated.

Scatter the topping evenly over the casserole.

6. Bake

Bake 45–55 minutes, or until:

the edges are bubbling
the topping is golden brown
the center is hot all the way through

If using a deeper dish or if your hash browns were very cold, add 10 more minutes.

7. Rest and serve

Allow casserole to rest 8–10 minutes before serving so it sets and scoops cleanly.

Serve warm.

STORAGE & MAKE-AHEAD OPTIONS

To make ahead (up to 24 hours)

Assemble the casserole without the topping
Cover and refrigerate
Add topping right before baking

To freeze

Assemble and wrap tightly in foil
Freeze up to 2 months
Thaw overnight in fridge, then bake 50–60 minutes

Leftovers

Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Reheat in oven for best texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Breakfast with eggs and sausage
Side dish for roasted chicken, ham, ribs, BBQ
Potluck or holiday buffet favorite
Add green onions or chives for freshness
Serve with hot sauce, ketchup, or ranch

OTHER RECIPES

INGREDIENTS

1 (2 lb.) bag hash brown potatoes
8 oz. sour cream
1 can cream of chicken or celery soup
1 chopped onion
1 sm. jar pimento
1 1/2 c. grated cheese
8 oz. Carnation milk

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix and bake in casserole dish at 300 degrees about 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, check; may need to bake a little longer. Enjoy !

HASH BROWN POTATO CASSEROLE-III

Hash Brown Potato Casserole III
A creamy, cheesy, and comforting baked potato dish — rich in flavor and perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or potlucks!

This version of the beloved hash brown casserole combines tender shredded potatoes, savory soup, and gooey melted cheese — baked until bubbly and golden on top.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

1 (32 oz) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian option)
1 cup sour cream
1 small onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
½ cup melted butter
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

🧈 Optional Topping:

1½ cups crushed cornflakes or crushed buttery crackers
¼ cup melted butter

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

2. Combine the Base

In a large mixing bowl:

Mix soup, sour cream, melted butter, onion, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Stir in cheddar cheese.
Add the hash browns and fold gently until evenly coated.

3. Transfer and Top

Spoon the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish.
For the topping: mix crushed cornflakes or crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.

4. Bake

Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is crispy golden brown.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve warm with:

Breakfast: scrambled eggs, bacon, or sausage links
Lunch/Dinner: grilled chicken, ham, or roast beef
Holiday Meals: pairs beautifully with turkey or glazed ham

🌟 Tips & Variations

🧀 Extra Cheesy: Add ½ cup more cheese for ultra gooey texture.
🥓 Loaded Style: Add ½ cup cooked bacon bits or diced ham.
🌶️ Kick it Up: Add a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeños for a spicy version.
❄️ Make Ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake the next day.

🥔 Quick Summary

Step	Action	Key Tip
1	Preheat oven to 350°F	Use a 9x13-inch dish
2	Mix soup, sour cream, cheese, hash browns	Combine gently
3	Add buttered topping	For a crisp golden crust
4	Bake 45–50 minutes	Until bubbly and golden

OTHER RECIPES

INGREDIENTS

2 lb. bag hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 c. melted butter
1/2 pt. sour cream
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 c. grated mild cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper

TOPPING:

1 stick butter, melted
2 c. cornflake crumbs

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix all ingredients, except topping ingredients, and pour into 11 x 13 dish.

Sprinkle topping over casserole.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Enjoy !

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