Transform your everyday comfort food into a gourmet delight with this Hash Browns Au Gratin recipe! Featuring layers of golden, crispy shredded hash browns smothered in a luxuriously creamy cheddar-Parmesan cheese sauce, this dish brings rich flavor and irresistible texture to your table. A buttery panko breadcrumb topping adds the perfect crunchy finish, making every bite pure perfection. With simple pantry staples like frozen hash browns, milk, and cheese, this recipe is easy to prepare yet impressively indulgentβready in just an hour for a side dish or brunch centerpiece that will steal the show. Ideal for cozy family dinners or holiday gatherings, Hash Browns Au Gratin is comfort food elevated to cheesy, bubbly bliss!
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1β2 minutes, whisking constantly to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream, ensuring a smooth consistency. Cook for 3β4 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the frozen hash browns to a large mixing bowl. Pour the cheese sauce over the hash browns and gently mix until evenly coated.
Spread the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
In a smaller bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the hash browns.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40β45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5β10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Hash Browns Au Gratin!
Calories |
4367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 303.1 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 163.2 g | 816% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 745 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 8143 mg | 354% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.5 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.1 g | ||
| Protein | 133.2 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 3240 mg | 249% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4023 mg | 86% | |
*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.