Hashbrown Casserole

Name: Hashbrown Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 30 oz shredded hash browns, thawed; 1 cup sour cream; 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A classic Southern side dish featuring shredded potatoes folded into a rich cheese and sour cream sauce. Baked until golden brown and bubbly.

60 minEasyServes 8330 cal/serving

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Ingredients

30 oz shredded hash browns, thawed
1 cup sour cream
1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Fold in 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and 30 oz thawed shredded hash browns until thoroughly combined.
4

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5

Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Hashbrown Casserole dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup sour cream, 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Hashbrown Casserole keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Hashbrown Casserole?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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