How to Make Tasty Hash Brown Casseroles for Breakfast or Dinner

Instead of having your hash browns on the side, mix them into a tasty casserole dish.

Hash brown casserole is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner; it's also tasty as an appetizer or side dish. With the right recipe, it only takes minutes to prepare and less than one hour to cook. Bring the casserole to a potluck or serve it at a family celebration for a sure hit --- and be ready to give out the recipe to guests. You can even freeze any leftovers and enjoy the tasty dish on another day. For more texture and extra flavor, you can add a crunchy cornflake and butter topping.

Things You'll Need

• Casserole dish
• Nonstick spray
• 2 lbs. frozen hash browns, chopped or shredded
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded or grated
• 1/2 cup onions, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• Large mixing bowl
• Spoon
• 8 oz. sour cream (optional)
• 2 cups cornflakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Coat your casserole dish with nonstick spray.

3. Combine hash browns, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, cheese, chopped onions, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl --- add sour cream also, if you wish. Mix thoroughly.

4. Place the mixture into your greased casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until bubbly.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want a crunchy topping for your casserole, mix 2 cups cornflakes with 1/4 cup melted butter and spread over the top before baking.

References

• All Recipes: Hash Brown Casserole II
• Southern Plate: Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole