🥔🧀 Hashbrown Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and baked until golden—basically comfort food at its best. It’s similar to the famous version served at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, but easy to make at home.
🥔🧀 Classic Hashbrown Casserole
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen hashbrowns (thawed)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- ½ cup onion (finely chopped)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- In a large bowl, mix:
- hashbrowns
- soup
- sour cream
- cheese
- melted butter
- onion
- salt & pepper
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish
- Spread evenly
- Bake for 40–45 minutes
- Top should be golden and bubbly
🔥 Optional Crispy Topping (highly recommended)
Mix and sprinkle on top before baking:
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
🍽️ Result
- Texture: Creamy inside, slightly crispy top
- Flavor: Rich, cheesy, savory
- Perfect for: breakfast, side dish, potlucks
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Thaw hashbrowns to avoid excess water
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor
- Don’t skip butter—it’s key to richness
⏱️ Overview
- Prep: 10–15 minutes
- Bake: ~45 minutes
- Serves: 6–8
If you want, I can give you:
- A healthier lighter version
- Or a loaded version with chicken or beef for a full meal