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hashbrown casserole

Best Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

This hashbrown casserole recipe creates the perfect comfort food with crispy cornflake topping and creamy cheese filling. Easy to make, feeds a crowd, and tastes amazing every time.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 30 oz frozen shredded hashbrowns thawed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded (divided)
  • 1/2 cup butter melted (divided)
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cups cornflakes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Thaw hashbrowns completely and squeeze out excess moisture with paper towels
  • Dice onion into small, uniform pieces
  • Mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup cheddar cheese in a large bowl
  • Add thawed hashbrowns and diced onion to the mixture and stir until everything is coated
  • Season with salt and pepper, mixing evenly
  • Spread hashbrown mixture into prepared baking dish
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top
  • Toss crushed cornflakes with 1/4 cup melted butter and spread over cheese layer
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly
  • Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving
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