Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole – Comfort Food at Its Best!

If you’re looking for a simple, crowd-pleasing dish that works for breakfast, brunch, or dinner — this Hashbrown Casserole is it. Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly golden on top, it’s a Southern-inspired classic that tastes like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen (or Cracker Barrel, let’s be honest).

This is the perfect side dish for holidays, potlucks, or lazy weekend mornings. Best of all? It’s made with just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep.

What You’ll Need:

30 oz frozen hashbrowns (shredded), thawed

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or use mushroom for a vegetarian option)

1 cup sour cream

1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup melted butter

½ cup chopped onion (optional)

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt & ¼ tsp pepper

Optional Topping:

1–1½ cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers

2 tbsp melted butter

How to Make It:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.

In a large mixing bowl, combine soup, sour cream, melted butter, cheese, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Fold in the thawed hashbrowns until everything is well coated.

Spread the mixture evenly in the casserole dish.

If using the optional crunchy topping, mix the crushed cornflakes or crackers with 2 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle over the top.

Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden top.

Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving — this helps it firm up just enough for perfect slices.

Make It Your Own:

Add diced ham, cooked sausage, or crumbled bacon for a meaty version

Mix in green onions or diced peppers for a bit of color and freshness

Try a blend of cheeses like mozzarella, pepper jack, or Swiss for extra flavor

Perfect For:

Holiday brunches (especially Easter & Christmas!)

Potlucks and church dinners

Breakfast-for-dinner nights

Meal prep — reheats beautifully!

This Hashbrown Casserole is comfort food done right. Rich, creamy, crispy-topped, and totally addictive — don’t expect leftovers!