Best 7 Crunchy Hash Brown Casserole Recipes

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For a hearty and flavorful breakfast or brunch dish, a crunchy hash brown casserole is a delectable choice. This casserole combines the crispy texture of hash browns with a creamy and cheesy filling, resulting in a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something with a unique twist, there are endless possibilities to explore when preparing this versatile dish. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the best recipe for a crunchy hash brown casserole that will tantalize your taste buds!

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GRANDMA'S HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a friend's grandma's recipe and is absolutely the best hash brown casserole I've ever had. Kentucky grandmas sure know how to cook!

Provided by missbutterbean

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup melted butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup crushed cornflakes
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix hash browns, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, onion, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle on top. Drizzle butter over the cornflakes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 523.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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This cheesy hash brown casserole is pure comfort! From-scratch recipe without soup and without sour cream, topped with crispy corn flakes.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

30 to 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns defrosted
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% or 2% milk (use whole milk for a richer sauce; do not use skim)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth (divided (must be low sodium, or the casserole will be too salty))
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt* (about 7 ounces)
2 cups crushed cornflakes (see blog post above for other options)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • Spread the defrosted hash browns onto paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Pat as dry as possible.
  • In a Dutch oven or very large, deep skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, sprinkle the flour over the top. Whisk and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is golden brown and smells nutty, about 90 seconds (don't shortcut this step, or you may have a raw flour taste).
  • Reduce the heat to low. Slowly add the milk and approximately half of the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Whisk cornstarch into the remaining broth until smooth. Add to the skillet and whisk to combine.
  • Whisk in the Worcestershire, poultry seasoning, salt, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer over medium high heat, whisking constantly. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce is thickened, about 7 to 8 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed so that you maintain a constant bubble but not an aggressive boil.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in 1 cup of the cheddar and Parmesan until smoothly combined. Whisk in Greek yogurt.
  • Add the dried hash browns and stir until evenly combined.
  • Transfer hash brown mixture to prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer. Evenly top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar.
  • Prepare the topping: Place the cornflakes in a small bowl and pour the melted butter over the top. With a spatula, stir until the corn flakes are evenly coated. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Cover the casserole with foil. Bake for 40 minutes, then uncover. Return to the oven and continue baking until the casserole is hot and bubbly, about 12 minutes more.
  • Switch the oven to broil (keep the pan on the center rack). Broil until the topping is golden, about 1 to 2 minutes, watching the carefully the entire time to make sure it does not burn. Remove from the oven and let rest at least 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 455 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

CHEESY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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Be prepared to make this cheesy hash brown casserole again and again. Creamy and cheesy, it's hard to believe this is a reduced-fat casserole. No potluck buffet should be without it! -Sue Ann O'Buck, Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 package (24 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, flour and garlic salt. Stir in potatoes and cheddar cheese. , Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 564mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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Hash browns are usually a breakfast thing--crispy and served with eggs. I love what happens when I combine them with other ingredients and bake into a casserole, mixing all the flavors and textures into one delicious cheesy, crispy and creamy bite!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
One 16-ounce bag frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
8 ounces sharp yellow Cheddar, shredded (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup sour cream, plus more for garnish
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely grated
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-9-inch casserole dish with the butter and set aside.
  • Add the hash browns, 7 ounces (about 3 1/2 cups) of the Cheddar, the sour cream, onion, egg, paprika, cayenne and 1/4 cup of the chopped chives to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and top with the remaining 1 ounce (1/2 cup) Cheddar.
  • Bake for 45 minutes until the casserole is heated through, browned on top and the sides become crispy. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into slices and dollop with more sour cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons chives.

CRISPY HASH BROWN



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Make and share this Crispy Hash Brown recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shesbittersweet

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons olive oil, canola oil or 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 lb russet baking potatoes, peeled and grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 3 Tbsp of oil in a large frying pan on medium high heat.
  • While the pan is heating, squeeze out as much moisture as you can from the grated potatoes. It's easiest to do this with a potato ricer, using it much like you would a garlic press, except you don't force the potatoes through the ricer. You just press out the moisture. If you don't have a ricer, use paper towels to squeeze out as much moisture as you can from the grated potatoes.
  • When the oil in the pan heats up to the point of shimmering, but not smoking, add the grated potatoes, spreading them out along the bottom of the pan. The potatoes should not be too thick in any one place, no more than a half inch thick. Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the potatoes. After a few minutes, lift up one edge of the potatoes and see how done they are. If they have fried to a golden brown they are ready to flip. Use a large spatula to flip the potatoes over all at once, or divide the large potato cake into halves or quarters and flip. Continue to cook until they are golden brown on the bottom.

CREAMY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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This versatile side dish is so good with grilled steak, and is delicious with other meats as well. A creamy cheese sauce and crunchy topping make this potato casserole popular for family dinners and potlucks. -Teresa Stutzman, Adair, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (32 oz.) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 lb. Velveeta, cubed
2 cups sour cream
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup butter, melted, divided
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
Fresh savory, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, cheese, sour cream, soup, 1/2 cup butter and onion. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Combine cornflakes and remaining butter; sprinkle on top. Bake, covered, at 350° until heated through, 40-50 minutes. Uncover, bake until top is golden brown, 10 minutes longer. If desired, garnish with savory. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 43g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CORN FLAKE HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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Makes 1 - 3 quart casserole " Cheesy and delicious, this hash brown casserole has a crunchy topping. "

Provided by Kaccy G.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 lb) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup melted butter
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups crushed corn flakes cereal
1/4 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine hash browns, 1/2 cup melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Place mixture in a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute cornflakes in 1/4 cup melted butter, and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake covered in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  • To freeze: Assemble casserole. Wrap tightly with foil and freeze.
  • To serve: Thaw in fridge overnight. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.5, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 656.9, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This will add depth and complexity to the flavor of the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: They should be cooked through but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Make sure the casserole is cooked all the way through: The center of the casserole should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Crunchy hash brown casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its crispy hash browns, creamy cheese sauce, and flavorful toppings, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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