Name: Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds shredded potatoes or bagged hashbrowns; 2 cups cheddar cheese; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup sour cream; 4 tablespoons butter - melted; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole is a great addition to any meal! It’s pure comfort food that’s easy to make and is always a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings, potlucks, and a must for breakfast or brunch.

Wooden spoon serving cheesy hash brown casserole.

It’s really hard for me to think of a potato dish that I don’t love. Whether it’s an Air Fried Baked Potato, Scalloped Potatoes are Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, I’m a fan!

That’s why it was fitting that I add this recipe to my list of potato recipes. Hashbrown Casserole is a classic recipe that’s been around for years. I’ve skipped the gloppy canned soup and put my own spin on things with the addition of 2 kinds of cheese and extra seasoning for a mix of flavors that are outstanding.

Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole is a smash hit side dish that not only is easy to make but can also be prepped and made ahead of when you want to serve it.

Cheese, potatoes and ingredients for hash brown potato casserole.

Ingredients You Need For This Recipe

Frozen Hashbrowns – thawed
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Milk
Sour Cream
Butter
Kosher Salt
Garlic Pepper
Fresh Cracked Pepper
Chives
Parmesan Cheese

PRO-TIP: shred your own cheese! You have more flavor and the perfect texture for all your recipes.

Cheesy hash brown casserole in a white baking dish.

Can This Recipe Be Made Ahead Of Time?

You bet! Just make it the evening before you want to serve it, wrap with foil or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, take it out of the oven, and bake.

You can also make it ahead and freeze! Put the casserole together ahead of time, tightly cover with plastic wrap then in tin foil then freeze. Thaw completely and proceed to cook per instructions.

Tips For Making Hashbrown Casserole

This dish is PERFECT for a potluck or for entertaining as it holds 8 to 10 servings. Make it in a disposable metal baking dish for easy serving and clean up
Be your own chef by changing up the cheddar cheese with any you like. It’s delicious with smoke Gouda or pepper jack.

Wooden spoon with cheesy hash brown casserole.

What To Serve With This Recipe

This casserole will become your go-to side dish that your family will love. Here are some of my favorite recipes to serve it with:

Plate with a scoop of cheesy hash brown casserole for breakfast.’

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