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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Emily

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

A creamy, cheesy comfort food classic made with hash browns, sour cream, butter, and Colby cheese. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1 can (10.25 oz) cream of chicken or cheddar soup
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cups grated Colby cheese
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Oven
  • cheese grater (if not using pre-shredded)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix hash browns, melted butter, soup, sour cream, onion, 1.5 cups cheese, and pepper.
  3. Spread the mixture in the baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Make it ahead by assembling the casserole and refrigerating overnight. For extra crunch, top with crushed cornflakes or buttery breadcrumbs before baking. You can swap Colby with cheddar or Monterey Jack for a different flavor.