This easy recipe for Simply Potatoes Cheesy Hash Browns is creamy, cheesy, and delicious! It's perfect for brunch or a great side dish. Plus, they're really easy to make and the whole family will love them!
Next time try Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole!
Why you'll love this recipe
One of my favorite things about this casserole is how dependable it is. You can bring it to a holiday dinner, potluck, brunch, or busy weeknight table and somehow there are never leftovers sitting around for long.
It's one of those recipes people scoop onto their plate "just to try a little" and then suddenly they're back in line with a spoon the size of a snow shovel. The ingredients are simple, the prep is easy, and it always turns out rich, creamy, and crowd-pleasing without a lot of fuss!
Simply Potatoes Cheesy Hash Browns Recipe
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled
- ½ cup salted butter melted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 30 ounce shredded hash browns thawed
- 2 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack
- optional garnish - sliced green onions
Instructions
- Thaw the hash browns. I found it easiest to place a colander on a plate overnight in the fridge. Pat dry to remove as much excess water as possible.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, added chopped onion, bacon, melted butter, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Add the seasonings, mix well.
- Add the thawed hash browns into the creamy sauce and mix until completely coated.
- Add the cheese and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Spread into an even layer. Bake in a preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes uncovered.
Notes
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Easy ways to change up cheesy hashbrown casserole
Want to change things up a little? This cheesy hashbrown casserole is easy to customize with whatever you have in the fridge. Stir in diced ham, cooked crumbled sausage, or breakfast sausage to make it heartier and turn it into a full meal. If you're out of cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom works just as well. You can even swap in cheddar cheese soup for an extra rich, ultra-cheesy version everyone will scoop up fast.
If your crew likes a little kick, toss in some diced jalapeños for a bit of heat. Or if you love a crunchy topping (who doesn't?), sprinkle the casserole with crushed Ritz crackers, corn flakes, or potato chips mixed with a couple tablespoons of melted butter before baking. That buttery crispy topping takes these potatoes right over the top!
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FAQ's
Yes, for this recipe, frozen hash browns should be thawed before baking. The easiest way is to let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator. This helps the potatoes cook evenly and keeps the casserole from turning watery or mushy.
Absolutely! Fresh potatoes work well in this casserole. Shred the potatoes first, then soak them in cold water to remove excess starch. Drain well and pat dry before adding them to the casserole mixture.
Funeral potatoes are a classic cheesy potato casserole traditionally served at potlucks, family gatherings, and after-funeral meals. The recipe is popular because it's easy to make, feeds a crowd, and always disappears fast.
Yes! This casserole works great in the slow cooker. Prepare the recipe as directed, then cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until hot and bubbly. It's an easy option for holidays, potlucks, and busy days.
Deb's top tips
Shred your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded cheese if you can. Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother and gives the casserole that extra creamy, gooey texture everyone loves. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking ingredients that can make the sauce a little grainy.
More cozy potato recipes to try
If cheesy potatoes are your love language, you've got plenty more cozy recipes to try next. A bowl of Creamy Potato Soup is always a good idea on chilly nights, and the Creamy Chicken Potato Bake turns simple ingredients into a hearty all-in-one dinner everyone goes back for seconds on.
For holiday dinners or Sunday suppers, Cheesy Ham and Potatoes is always a hit right alongside ham, chicken, or roast beef.
Serve with
These cheesy hashbrown potatoes were made for holiday dinners, potlucks, and "just one more scoop" situations. Serve them alongside Orange Glazed Ham for a classic combination that disappears fast at Easter, Christmas, or Sunday dinner. They're just as delicious next to hearty comfort food favorites like French Onion Salisbury Steak with plenty of gravy soaking into those creamy potatoes.
And don't box these potatoes into dinner-only territory because they are downright dangerous at breakfast too. Pair them with an Easy Frittata or the Tortilla Quiche for a cozy brunch spread that feels like something you'd order at a little roadside café where the coffee never stops flowing.
Lois says
This is a wonderful way to fix you potato’s to make them a little different. Cheesy and tasty.