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Delicious Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Family Recipe

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Family
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A comforting casserole combining hashbrowns with cheddar and Colby Jack cheeses in a creamy sauce. Great for breakfast or as a side.

Ingredients

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  • 30–32 oz frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
  • 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom/celery)
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Optional Topping: 1.5 cups crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers + 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Optional Add-ins: Diced cooked beef ham, crumbled cooked beef bacon, sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Thaw hashbrowns completely, then drain and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible using a clean towel or paper towels.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  3. Melt 1/2 cup butter. Sauté finely diced yellow onion in 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter over medium heat until translucent (5-7 minutes). Set aside the remaining melted butter.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, the remaining melted butter, sautéed onions, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and all of the Monterey Jack cheese (if using) into the creamy mixture. Add any optional cooked beef ham or beef bacon here.
  6. Gently incorporate the squeezed-out hashbrowns into the cheese mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  8. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top. If desired, spread the optional crispy topping (crushed cornflakes/Ritz crackers mixed with 1/4 cup melted butter) over the cheese.
  9. Bake uncovered for 45-60 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges, deeply golden brown on top, and thoroughly heated through. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set properly. Garnish with sliced green onions or chives if desired.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meat add-ins.
  • This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.

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