Description
Cheesy hashbrown casserole delivers comfort straight from Southern kitchens, promising pure potato perfection. Crispy edges, creamy center, and irresistible flavor invite you to savor this classic crowd-pleasing dish that feels like a warm culinary hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together shredded potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup, melted butter, diced onions, salt, and black pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer to ensure consistent cooking.
- Sprinkle Colby Jack cheese across the top of the potato mixture, creating a uniform cheese coverage.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the edges turn golden brown with a crispy texture.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to set and flavors to meld together.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives for added color and a burst of fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- Opt for freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged for better melting and richer flavor.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or vegetable soup for a vegetarian twist.
- Dice onions finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large raw onion chunks.
- Add crispy bacon bits or chopped ham on top for extra protein and texture variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg