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Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole

Donya Mullins 14 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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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:

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

More Potato Recipes You’ll Love!

  • Crock Pot Potato Soup
  • Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato Soup
  • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Southern Sweet Potato Pie
  • Sheet Pan Potatoes And Brats
Wooden spoon with cheesy hash brown casserole.
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Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Author: Donya Mullins
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Cheesy Hashbrown Potato Casserole is 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.

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.

Notes

This recipe makes 8 to 10 serving so if there are leftovers they can be stored in refrigerator and reheat beautifully in the microwave.
Wooden spoon with cheesy hash brown casserole.
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  1. Diane Morgan

    March 17, 2021 at 3:47 am

    Does the casserole look “curdled” after it comes out of the oven???

    Reply
    • Donya

      March 17, 2021 at 8:30 am

      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

      Reply
  2. Tamara

    April 12, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    Can I use the dehydrated hashbrowns from Costco? Should I reconstitute them?

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    • Donya

      April 13, 2020 at 6:37 pm

      Hey there!
      Yep, I’d do that. You’ve got instincts, Tamara. Let me know how it turns out.
      Have a great day,
      ~Donya

      Reply
  3. Mary

    October 14, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    Can I add pork sausage or ground beef to this?

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    • Donya

      November 4, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Sure! It sounds like a good idea to me!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  4. Sam

    December 31, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Can I make it the night before and leave in the fridge overnight and bake it in the oven in the morning?

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    • Donya

      December 31, 2018 at 6:08 pm

      Hey Sam. Yes, you sure can make it overnight. It turns out great.
      Happy New Year!
      ~Donya

      Reply
  5. Lauren

    December 23, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    Hi! If I’m using bagged hashbrowns, do I need to thaw them first?

    Reply
    • Donya

      December 23, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      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

      Reply
  6. Melossa

    December 10, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    This is the perfect recipe! Made this and it’s delicious

    Reply
    • Donya

      December 10, 2017 at 11:03 pm

      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

      Reply
  7. Brenda

    October 25, 2016 at 11:28 am

    This sounds good but I didn’t see what temperature to bake. What temperature?

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    • Donya

      October 26, 2016 at 2:52 pm

      Thanks Brenda! Bake at 350 degrees. I updated the post as well.
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply

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