Ultimate Hash Browns Casserole

KPD's Note:

I can't even begin to tell you how awesome and yummy this dish is. It's great for brunches, breakfast or just as a one-dish meal at dinner! I always add 2 serrano peppers because DH and I like it hot! I hope you enjoy!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (2 lb) bag O'Brien potatoes
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 10 ounces cream of mushroom soup or 10 ounces cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 16 ounces sour cream
• 1 lb cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. This is very important: Microwave the whole bag of potatoes for 5-10 minutes before starting casserole. You want them completely defrosted and even slightly cooked.
2. Mix all ingredients, RESERVING 2 CUPS CHEESE, in large mixing bowl.
3. Pour mixture in a greased 9x13 casserole baking dish.
4. Bake covered at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
5. Top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes or until bubbly!

Reviews

[Chef Lil' Momma Jenn]

This was yummy. I mixed the full recipe but I only cooked half in an 8x8, (saving the other half for another night). I used hash browns that already had peppers & onions, I also used cream of chicken soup since we don't care for mushrooms. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe.

[MaggieVolk]

Super delicious and super easy! Mistakenly added "garlic roasted" cream of mushroom and carefully infused it with a little more garlic powder. Didn't want to chop onion, so crushed some French-fried onions and added them. The aroma in the last few minutes of baking nearly drove my family crazy. Needless to say, no leftovers. Just a great recipe for another "comfort food" day. MV

[skiingpeaches]

I just made this for breakfast. YUM YUM!! I did change it a little bit. I used 1 lb of sausage, added diced green pepper and a few shakes of red pepper flakes. It was delicious. This recipe is a keeper.