Hash Brown Casserole
A comforting and creamy casserole made with hash browns, cheese, and topped with crunchy corn flakes, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 1 bag frozen hash browns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 medium onion, diced For best flavor, use a fresh onion
- salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 2 cups corn flakes
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine corn flakes and melted butter. Sprinkle the corn flake mixture evenly over the hash brown mixture.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients, especially the onion. You can add cooked bacon or sausage for a heartier version. Use different types of cheese like Monterey Jack or mozzarella to switch things up. Be careful not to overbake; you want the casserole to remain creamy inside.