Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole (Printable)

Shredded potatoes and creamy cheese bake into a comforting casserole with a crisp cornflake topping.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1 bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed (30 oz)

→ Dairy

02 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup sour cream
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Aromatics

06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Condiments & Seasonings

08 - 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

11 - 1 1/2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, whole milk, onion, garlic, condensed cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until uniformly incorporated.
03 - Spread the prepared mixture evenly into the greased baking dish with a spatula.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, toss the crushed cornflakes with 2 tablespoons melted butter until coated. Distribute evenly across the surface.
05 - Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling and heated through.
06 - Allow casserole to rest for 5 to 10 minutes prior to portioning and serving.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The topping is crispy enough to wake up sleepy tastebuds at any brunch table.
  • It disappears fast, so you never have to worry about what to do with leftovers.
02 -
  • If you skip thawing the hash browns, you'll end up with a soggy mess that takes forever to cook through.
  • Adding extra cheese to the topping once made the crust chewy, not crispy—keep cheese inside, cornflakes on top.
03 -
  • Thaw hash browns overnight in the fridge to avoid excess moisture.
  • A dash of freshly ground pepper on top before baking adds a subtle kick that elevates the whole dish.
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