Description
This hearty and comforting Hashbrown Casserole is a classic side dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. It combines creamy chicken soup, tangy sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and crispy hash browns, topped with a buttery cornflake crust that bakes to a golden perfection.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups loosely shredded)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 20 ounces shredded hash browns
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups corn flakes (slightly crushed)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Prepare an 11 x 7 inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick after baking.
- Mix Soup, Sour Cream, and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth, well-blended mixture.
- Add Hashbrowns: Fold the shredded hash browns into the soup mixture until evenly incorporated, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Spread in Baking Dish: Evenly spread the hash brown mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the slightly crushed corn flakes with the melted butter until the flakes are well coated. This will form a crunchy, buttery topping for the casserole.
- Top the Casserole: Sprinkle the cornflake and butter mixture evenly over the top of the hash brown layer in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until the hash browns are tender and the top is golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen hash browns that are thawed for the best texture.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup for a slightly different flavor.
- For a crispier topping, bake a few extra minutes watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- This casserole pairs well with eggs or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
