Indulge in comfort food at its finest with this Easy Hash Brown Potato Bake, a creamy, cheesy casserole guaranteed to be the star of any meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a hearty side dish, this recipe combines convenience and flavor with frozen shredded hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese. The optional buttery cornflake topping adds a delightful crunch to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this crowd-pleasing casserole bakes to golden perfection, making it an ideal dish for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Taste the ultimate baked potato goodness in this effortless recipe!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, salt, pepper, and 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
Melt 0.5 cup of butter and add it to the bowl, then stir in the frozen hash browns until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
If using the optional cornflake topping, mix crushed cornflakes with 0.25 cup of melted butter and sprinkle over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Calories |
4826 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 310.4 g | 398% | |
| Saturated Fat | 175.9 g | 880% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 775 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 9914 mg | 431% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 413.5 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.4 g | ||
| Protein | 109.2 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 2311 mg | 178% | |
| Iron | 57.8 mg | 321% | |
| Potassium | 4388 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.