Description
Midwestern hash brown delight casserole celebrates comfort with crispy potato layers and creamy cheese sauce. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering pure satisfaction for home cooks seeking classic midwestern comfort on their dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 package (30 oz/850 g) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (10-½ oz/298 ml) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Snipped fresh chives, optional
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C), establishing the optimal baking environment.
- Sauté Base: Melt butter in a skillet, introducing finely chopped onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, developing a rich aromatic foundation.
- Sauce Creation: Transfer the onion-garlic blend to a mixing bowl, whisking in condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-integrated.
- Potato Integration: Fold thawed hash brown potatoes and one cup of cheddar cheese into the creamy sauce, ensuring thorough and even distribution of ingredients.
- Assembly: Generously coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray, spread the potato mixture evenly, and top with the remaining cheddar cheese to create a golden, crispy surface.
- Baking Process: Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for 50-60 minutes until edges bubble and the top transforms into a rich, golden-brown crust.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow setting, then garnish with freshly snipped chives before serving.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Ensure hash browns are completely thawed and excess moisture is removed to prevent a soggy casserole.
- Cheese Melt Mastery: Shred cheese fresh for optimal melting and most vibrant flavor, avoiding pre-shredded varieties with anti-caking agents.
- Temperature Tip: Let casserole rest after baking to help ingredients bind and improve overall texture and slice-ability.
- Flavor Boost: Consider adding crumbled bacon, diced ham, or green onions for extra depth and personalized touch to the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg