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Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole

Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole: A Comforting Family Classic

Experience the nostalgia of Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole, a comforting dish filled with cheese and hash browns that brings family together.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 30 oz Frozen Shredded Hash Browns no need to thaw; break up clumps
  • 10.5 oz Cream of Chicken Soup substitute with cream of mushroom for vegetarian
  • 16 oz Sour Cream can use Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded melts better
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter use salted for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Finely Chopped Onion sauté for milder or use raw for stronger flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt season to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper season to taste
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Crushed Cornflakes or Buttery Crackers mix with melted butter before sprinkling

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until homogenous.
  3. Gently fold in the frozen shredded hash browns, being careful to maintain their fluffy texture.
  4. Pour the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top evenly.
  5. If using, mix crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
  6. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prep the casserole the night before and refrigerate; add extra minutes to the baking time. For a crunchy topping, bake uncovered and consider broiling for 2-3 minutes at the end.

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