Description
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole without Canned Soup is a creamy, crispy dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Made with simple ingredients like shredded hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and bacon, this easy-to-make recipe offers a flavorful and hearty comfort food experience. Enjoy a cheesy, bubbly casserole with a crispy topping that’s customizable to suit your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Simply Potatoes hash browns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup diced cooked bacon
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine hash browns, sour cream, milk, melted butter, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
- Fold in shredded cheese and cooked bacon, reserving some bacon for topping.
- Pour mixture into prepared dish, spreading evenly. Top with additional cheese and breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbly. Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispness, watching carefully.
Notes
- Feel free to add chopped green onions, bell peppers, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Make ahead: assemble and refrigerate overnight; bake before serving.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or omit topping.
- Customize with different cheeses, meats, or vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg