A simple, creamy, and cheesy baked potato casserole using shredded hashbrowns, perfect for feeding a large group at gatherings.
Author:Marco Fontaine
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:60 min
Total Time:75 min
Yield:10 servings
Category:Side Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine the thawed hashbrowns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the crushed cornflakes. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the potato mixture.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining half cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
Return to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can assemble this casserole completely the night before. Cover it and refrigerate. Add 10-15 minutes to the initial baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
For a richer flavor, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup.
Use fully thawed hashbrowns for the best texture. Squeeze out any excess liquid before mixing.