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    Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

    November 3, 2018 By Sam Merritt 25 Comments

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    Hashbrown casserole

    A creamy, cheesy hashbrown casserole made with bacon and with NO canned soup or cream-of anything!! This recipe is made from-scratch and you won’t believe how easy it is to make!

    Includes tips for making in advance so that all you have to do is toss it in the oven when you’re ready to serve.

    Cheesy hashbrown casserole with bacon and green onions

    I’ve been all about breakfast foods recently.

    Today it’s this cheesy hashbrown casserole. Before that was homemade biscuits and sausage gravy, and before that, buttermilk pancakes. Any other breakfast foods you’d like to see??

    Considering that my typical breakfast is a granola bar, cheesy/bacon-y breakfasts like this hashbrown casserole are more aspirational than a reflection of my reality, but they do make a good weekend morning/special occasion/holiday breakfast splurge.

    Lets talk some tips for making your own cheesy breakfast splurge.

    Hashbrown casserole topped with cheese

    Do I Have to Thaw Frozen Hash Browns For Casserole?

    I recommend thawing your hash browns when making Hashbrown Casserole. Honestly, I’ve forgotten to set mine out to thaw in the past and have ended up just chucking them in to my melty cheese. It’s not ideal, things start to seize up, the cheese gets a bit stubborn, your arm gets a workout as you struggle to work everything together. Somebody is probably going to try to revoke my kitchen privileges for saying this, but as long as you get everything mixed up well, it will turn out, though you may need to add on a few minutes of cook time.

    However I really recommend you make life easier for yourself and thaw your frozen hashbrowns.

    How to thaw your frozen hash browns:

    1. Pull them out of the freezer the night before you plan to make your hashbrown casserole or
    2. Pour your frozen hash browns into a colander or large bowl and allow to sit at room temperature for 45-60 minutes. Drain off excess moisture before adding to your cheesy hashbrown casserole mixture!

    Can I Make Hashbrown Casserole in Advance?

    Yes you can! If you wish to prepare hashbrown casserole a day or two in advance, follow the recipe instructions through step 8 then cover tightly and refrigerate. Once you’re ready to bake, remove the cover, allow it to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then bake according to recipe instructions.

    To Freeze Hashbrown Casserole

    Prepare casserole through step 8 (do not bake). Cover tightly (make sure it is airtight!) and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking and then bake according to recipe instructions.

    Plate of bacon hashbrown casserole

    Enjoy!

    How to Make Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

    Hashbrown Casserole

    Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

    An easy, cheesy, Hashbrown Casserole recipe! Rich, creamy, cheesy, and made with NO condensed soup or cream-of anything! 
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 403kcal
    Author: Sam Merritt

    Ingredients

    • 30 oz (850 g) frozen hash browns thawed
    • 4 strips bacon chopped
    • 3 Tablespoon butter
    • 1 (110 g) small onion diced (about 1 cup)
    • ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup (235 ml) milk
    • 1 ¼ cups reduced sodium chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • 3 oz (85 g) cream cheese cut into pieces
    • 3 cups (340 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
    • 1 cup (115 g) shredded mozzarella
    • ⅔ cup (160 g) sour cream
    • 3 Tablespoons finely sliced green onions

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly butter a casserole dish. Set aside.
    • Place chopped (uncooked) bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until crisp and cooked through. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate and drain all but about 1 ½ Tablespoons of grease.
      4 strips bacon
    • Add butter to the pot and allow it to melt. Add chopped onions and cook, stirring frequently until softened (3-5 minutes).
      3 Tablespoon butter, 1 (110 g) small onion
    • Sprinkle flour over onion and whisk until smooth (should be like a paste).
      ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
    • Gradually add milk while whisking. Add broth, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper and stir well. Bring to a boil.
      1 cup (235 ml) milk, 1 ¼ cups reduced sodium chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
    • Once mixture begins to boil, reduce heat, bring to a simmer, and stir frequently until thickened.
    • Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, 2 cups (226g) cheddar, mozzarella, and sour cream. Stir until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth.
      3 oz (85 g) cream cheese, 3 cups (340 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup (115 g) shredded mozzarella, ⅔ cup (160 g) sour cream
    • Add hash browns, green onion, and cooked bacon pieces. Stir well and pour into prepared casserole dish, sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup (113g) cheddar cheese.
      30 oz (850 g) frozen hash browns, 3 Tablespoons finely sliced green onions
    • Transfer to 350ºF (175ºC) oven and bake 35 minutes until heated through and cheese on top is melted.

    Notes

    To Make in Advance: Follow recipe instructions through step 8 then cover tightly and refrigerate. Once you're ready to bake, remove the cover, allow it to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, then bake according to recipe instructions.
    To Freeze: Prepare casserole through step 8. Cover tightly (make sure it is airtight!) and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before baking and then bake according to recipe instructions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.

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    Comments

    1. Brenda Hilton

      November 08, 2024 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious. It reminds me of my grandma’s house on Thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing your amazing recipe.

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 08, 2024 at 2:17 pm

        You’re welcome, Brenda! I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Bruce

      April 24, 2024 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      As written, I’d only give this recipe 4 stars, but I know that it will be 5 stars with one small adjustment, so I’ll go ahead and give it that now. All it needs is an hour in the oven, instead of 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the potatoes weren’t cooked enough for my taste, and the cheese on top was melted, but hadn’t developed any character yet. I will definitely be making this again, and it is definitely the best hashbrown casserole recipe.

      Reply
    3. DeAnn White

      June 06, 2023 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best hash brown casserole I’ve made it’s definitely a crowd pleaser!

      Reply
      • Sam

        June 06, 2023 at 4:45 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, DeAnn! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Diane

      March 27, 2023 at 11:21 pm

      Can this be made in a crockpot?

      Reply
      • Sam

        March 28, 2023 at 8:45 pm

        Hi Diane! There are lots of steps involved so I’m not sure how it would go in a crockpot.

        Reply
    5. Sarah

      December 27, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for making a recipe that does not contain nasty cream of anything soup! My family loves this recipe.

      Reply
      • Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

        December 27, 2021 at 3:20 pm

        We’re so happy everyone loves it, Sarah! Thanks for commenting and leaving a review! ❤️

        Reply
    6. Jacquelyn Adams

      February 17, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      So good, just made this on this snowed in southern day!!

      Reply
      • Sam

        February 17, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much, Jacquelyn! Stay warm! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Amanda

      February 04, 2021 at 11:41 am

      Any concerns about the sour cream curdling?

      Reply
      • Sam

        February 04, 2021 at 9:29 pm

        Nope! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Manisha

      July 02, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      Hi Sam! I love your recipes soooo much!
      Please can you do a yummy hash brown recipe? ♥️

      Reply
      • Sam

        July 02, 2020 at 8:42 pm

        Thank you so much! I will put it on my list to do. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Bruce

      May 02, 2020 at 9:57 am

      This is just the recipe I’ve been wanting. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sam

        May 02, 2020 at 3:07 pm

        I hope you love it, Bruce! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Adelaine

      April 15, 2019 at 3:31 pm

      What size pan does this require? 9”? 8”? 13×9”? 3qt? 4qt?

      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sam

        April 15, 2019 at 3:38 pm

        Hi Adelaine! I made mine in a 10″ casserole dish. It will work in different size dishes, but the baking time will vary slightly. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Ada

      November 20, 2018 at 11:41 am

      Hi
      I am afraid I do not know what hasbrowns are. Coul dyou please tell me?Thanks
      I love all your recipes!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 20, 2018 at 7:54 pm

        Hashbrowns are shredded potatoes. ☺️

        Reply
    12. Jill

      November 13, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      My family fell in LOVE with this recipe! The only thing I changed; I added 1 cup of ham cubes. OMG absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 13, 2018 at 9:51 pm

        I am so glad everyone enjoyed it, Jill! ☺️

        Reply
    13. Dawn Hanna

      November 04, 2018 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      I can’t wait to make this! I REALLY wish you had a cookbook I could put on the shelf at home 😁

      Reply
      • Sam

        November 05, 2018 at 4:14 pm

        Hopefully someday! 😊 I will let you know if it happens.

        Reply
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