Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistibly creamy and cheesy Hash Brown Casserole, perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday brunches. Featuring golden shredded hash browns, sautéed onions, tangy sour cream, and rich cheddar cheese, this hearty dish is brought together with a savory cream of chicken soup base. A topping of crispy French fried onions adds the perfect finishing crunch to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a total bake time of under an hour, this easy casserole is both time-saving and crowd-pleasing. Whether served as a side dish or the star of the table, this Hash Brown Casserole is guaranteed to become a go-to favorite. Keywords: hash brown casserole, cheesy casserole, easy comfort food, baked hash browns, holiday side dish.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Finely chop the onion and sauté in the butter until translucent, about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the sautéed onions, frozen hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup.
Add the salt and black pepper to the mixture and stir until well combined.
Transfer the hash brown mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the French fried onions evenly over the top.
Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Calories |
5607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 402.9 g | 517% | |
| Saturated Fat | 187.5 g | 938% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 693 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 10514 mg | 457% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 402.1 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.2 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.1 g | ||
| Protein | 106.1 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1887 mg | 145% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 5141 mg | 109% | |
*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.