Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole is a great side 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.
Serve this crazy good dish with Crock Pot Roast Beef and Tomato Cucumber Salad for a family meal or Sunday supper that your family and friends will love.
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It’s hard for me to think of a potato dish I don’t love. Whether it’s an Air Fried Baked Potato, Scalloped Potatoes or Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes, I’m a fan!
That’s why it was fitting to add this recipe to my list of potato recipes. My hashbrowns casserole without soup is a classic recipe that’s been around for years. I’ve skipped the gloppy canned soup and put my own spin on things by adding two kinds of cheese and extra seasoning for a mix of outstanding flavors.
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
Commonly Asked Questions With Answers
You bet! Just make it the evening before you want to serve it, wrap it with foil or plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve it, take it out of the oven and bake it.
You can also make it ahead and freeze it! Put the hash brown potato casserole together ahead of time, tightly cover it with plastic wrap or tin foil, and freeze it. Thaw completely and proceed to cook per instructions.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese to suit your taste preferences. Cheddar cheese is commonly used in cheesy hashbrown casserole recipes, but you can try variations like Monterey Jack, Swiss, or a combination of different cheeses for a unique flavor profile.
Donya’s Tips For Making Hashbrown Casserole
- This dish is PERFECT for a potluck or entertaining as it holds 8 to 10 servings. Make it in a disposable metal baking dish for easy serving and clean up
- Enhance the flavor by adding diced, minced garlic, or chopped green onions to the casserole.
- After rinsing the grated potatoes, place them in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This will help the casserole hold its shape and prevent it from becoming watery.
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:
- Crock Pot Chicken Thighs
- Ham And Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
- 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken
- Sausage And Egg Breakfast Bake
- Sheet Pan Hamburger Steak With Mushrooms And Onions
More Potato Recipes You’ll Love!
If you tried this Hashbrown Casserole Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shredded potatoes or bagged hashbrowns
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 tablespoons butter – melted
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Butter bottom of 9 by 13 baking dish. Place hash browns evenly in bottom of dish and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Gently stir to combine.
- In a small sauce pan, heat milk, butter, salt and garlic powder just until butter melts. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Pour milk mixture over potatoes and cheese.
- Sprinkle on pepper, chives and Parmesan cheese.
- Place in oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until cheese is browned. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then serve.
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Margie Thorne
delicious
Nancy
Wondering if I could just mix the sauce with the potatoes and cheese instead of pouring it on top?
Hey Nancy.
Great time saving tip. Thanks!
~Donya
Elizabeth
Can you use fresh grated potatoes?
Sure – make sure to squeeze out any liquid.
~Donya
Diane Morgan
Does the casserole look “curdled” after it comes out of the oven???
Donya
Hey there Diane!
Thank you for your interest in the recipe! After it comes out of the oven it should look more like the pictures I included on the post. The texture will come out pretty soft and creamy from the potatoes and sour cream in the middle with crispy edges and a nice cheesy top. I hope you like the recipe, let me know how it goes!
~Donya
Tamara
Can I use the dehydrated hashbrowns from Costco? Should I reconstitute them?
Hey there!
Yep, I’d do that. You’ve got instincts, Tamara. Let me know how it turns out.
Have a great day,
~Donya
Mary
Can I add pork sausage or ground beef to this?
Sure! It sounds like a good idea to me!
~Donya
Sam
Can I make it the night before and leave in the fridge overnight and bake it in the oven in the morning?
Hey Sam. Yes, you sure can make it overnight. It turns out great.
Happy New Year!
~Donya
Lauren
Hi! If I’m using bagged hashbrowns, do I need to thaw them first?
Hey Lauren! Yes, thaw the hashbrowns first. When I use frozen, I place them in a mesh strainer and just let them thaw so that any moisture will drip out. Hope this helps! Let me know how the dish turns out.
XO,
~Donya
Melossa
This is the perfect recipe! Made this and it’s delicious
Thank you so much Melossa! I love it when someone let’s me know about their love of one of my recipes.
Merry Christmas!
XO,~Donya
Brenda
This sounds good but I didn’t see what temperature to bake. What temperature?
Donya
Thanks Brenda! Bake at 350 degrees. I updated the post as well.
XO,
~Donya