Best 6 Very Cheesy Healthy Hash Brown Casserole Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting breakfast dish that's loaded with cheesy goodness and packed with wholesome ingredients? Look no further than our guide to the best recipe for "very cheesy healthy hash brown casserole"! This casserole is a delightful blend of crispy hash browns, a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, and a variety of nutritious vegetables, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and carefully curated tips will ensure that you create a mouthwatering and memorable hash brown casserole that will please everyone at your table. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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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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 HASHBROWN CASSEROLE



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Quick and easy side dish.

Provided by Sallie Arch

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Hash Brown Potato Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
1 (16 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pint sour cream
½ cup melted butter
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 sleeve buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a glass 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine potatoes, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; spread into the prepared baking pan. Mix crushed crackers and 1/2 cup melted butter together in a bowl and sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned on top, 60 to 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 75.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 737 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

VERY CHEESY, HEALTHY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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I am in love with Cracker Barrel's Hasbrown Casserole, but not the 500 calories per serving! I took the "copycat" recipe and tweaked it a bit so it is much healthier, while still maintaining its cheesy wonderfulness!

Provided by Health Nut 101

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 1 dishful, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces shredded potatoes
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat free broccoli cheese soup
3/4 cup fat free sour cream
1/3 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Thaw hashbrowns and mix all ingredients together.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, stirring the casserole halfway through baking time.
  • Broil for 5 minutes or until top is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 27.8, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.1

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

MAKEOVER HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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I wanted a hash brown casserole I could feel good about eating. This light version keeps the cozy flavor while nixing a lot of the fat. -Kelly Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crushed cornflakes
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Transfer to a 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, toss cornflakes with melted butter; sprinkle over top. Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet to cook the potatoes, as this will help them to brown evenly.
  • Be sure to drain the potatoes thoroughly after cooking to remove any excess grease.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the casserole for a more complex flavor.
  • Add some chopped chives or green onions for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve the casserole hot and fresh from the oven for the best results.

Conclusion:

This Very Cheesy Healthy Hash Brown Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover potatoes. With its crispy hash brown potatoes, creamy cheese sauce, and flavorful vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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