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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

A crowd-pleasing baked casserole of creamy, cheesy shredded hash browns — the ultimate potluck or holiday side dish. Rich and satisfying with a golden, bubbly top.

70 minEasyServes 8380 cal/serving

AmericanSideOvenVegetarianNut-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz can)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups cornflakes cereal, lightly crushed
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for topping), melted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, stir together 32 oz thawed frozen shredded hash browns, 8 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz can), 1 cup sour cream, 1½ cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until well combined.

  3. 3

    Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining sharp cheddar cheese.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, toss 2 cups lightly crushed cornflakes cereal with 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter (for topping) and scatter evenly over the casserole.

  5. 5

    Bake uncovered for 50–55 minutes, until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbling around the edges.

  6. 6

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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