Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Cheesy Potato Casserole that’s perfect for any occasion. With layers of hash browns, cheese, and a crunchy topping, this dish is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Casserole:
- 1 (30 oz) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes or buttery crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine hash browns, cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread mixture: Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, toss cornflakes or crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole is versatile and great for gatherings.
- For a vegetarian option, use cream of mushroom soup.
- Enhance with diced ham or bacon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
