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A golden-brown, bubbly cheesy hash brown casserole fresh out of the oven in a glass baking dish.

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

A simple and delicious breakfast casserole that uses hash browns for a comforting and cheesy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 pounds frozen hash browns, thawed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 ounce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion optional
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the thawed hash browns, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chopped onion (if using), melted butter, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and bubbly.
  5. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

You can add cooked bacon bits or sausage to the mixture for extra flavor. For a crispier top, you can sprinkle a little extra cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.

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