Hash Browns Casserole

Chef Nichol's Note:

This is an excellent, easy recipe of pure comfort food; potatoes! There is never any left when I serve it at family functions, potlucks, or at my catering parties! I like to make 2 batches and freeze one for later as it does freeze very well! I hope everyone enjoys this as much as my family and friends to!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash browns
• 2 (10 ½ ounce) cream of celery soup or 2 (10 ½ ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 3 cups shredded cheese , divided
• 1 cup crushedcorn flakes or 1 cup saltine
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Mix hash browns, cream soup, sour cream, milk, onions, 2 cups of the cheese, and the onion, in a large bowl.
3. Pour into a 9x13 dish that has been lightly sprayed.
4. Top with remaining cheese.
5. Combine cornflakes and butter and top the cheese with this.
6. Bake at above temp for 40-50 minutes .
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Reviews

[Risë]

THANK YOU for this simple and ever so tasty side dish. It looks "awful" when you first stir it up but once it starts bubbling and browning in the oven...YUM! I'll definately make this again and again for that "different" potato dish. (P.S. I sprinkled on fresh bacon bits when I put on the cheese the last 5 minutes)

[The QC]

This has been a standard in my house for years. When I made it for the in-laws, they started requesting it at all the family gatherings!

I use 32 ounces of potatoes and mix in the 2 cups of cheddar instead of sprinkling it on top. Then I also add a crushed potato chip topping. Crush up enough chips to cover the top, then drizzle about 4 tbls of melted butter over the top.

[Stephie Biggs]

Ummm, ummmmm, good! Not to heavy and not too cheesy. Everyone in my family liked and ate this, which is GREAT! I did add onions and used light sour cream and 98% fat free soups. This recipe will be in my regular cooking routine.