Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole
Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole is the kind of dish that shows up at every family gathering and somehow disappears first.
Ingredients
- 30 oz frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup diced onion
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Topping (optional but classic)
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix hash browns, cheese, soup, sour cream, butter, onion, salt, and pepper.
- Spread evenly into the dish.
- Mix cornflakes with melted butter and sprinkle on top if using.
- Bake uncovered 45–50 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap cream of mushroom for a vegetarian version.
- Add diced ham or cooked sausage for a heartier casserole.
Grandma’s Hash Brown Casserole is the kind of dish that shows up at every family gathering and somehow disappears first. Creamy, cheesy, and unapologetically comforting, it’s made with simple pantry staples that come together into something magical.
Tender shredded potatoes are folded into a rich mixture of sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cream of chicken soup, then baked until hot and bubbly. The optional buttery cornflake topping adds that signature golden crunch that everyone secretly fights over. This casserole is endlessly versatile—serve it for breakfast alongside eggs, as a holiday side dish, or next to roasted meats for an easy dinner. It’s warm, familiar, and deeply satisfying in that old-school, homemade way. One bite and you’ll understand why this recipe has been passed down for generations—it’s comfort food at its finest.
