Here’s a delicious and creamy **Hashbrown Casserole** recipe that’s perfect as a side dish for dinner, brunch, or holiday meals. It’s cheesy, comforting, and a crowd-pleaser!
### Ingredients:
– **1 (30 oz) bag frozen hashbrowns**, thawed
– **1/2 cup unsalted butter**, melted
– **1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup** (or cream of mushroom for a vegetarian version)
– **1 cup sour cream**
– **2 cups shredded cheddar cheese** (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
– **1/4 cup chopped green onions** (optional)
– **1 teaspoon garlic powder**
– **1/2 teaspoon onion powder**
– **Salt and pepper**, to taste
– **1/2 cup crushed cornflakes** (optional, for topping)
– **1 tablespoon melted butter** (for the topping, optional)
### Instructions:
#### 1. **Preheat the Oven**:
– Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)** and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
#### 2. **Prepare the Casserole Mixture**:
– In a large bowl, combine the **thawed hashbrowns**, **melted butter**, **cream of chicken soup**, **sour cream**, **shredded cheese**, **green onions** (if using), **garlic powder**, **onion powder**, **salt**, and **pepper**. Stir until everything is well combined.
#### 3. **Assemble the Casserole**:
– Pour the hashbrown mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
#### 4. **Prepare the Topping**:
– If using, mix the **crushed cornflakes** with **1 tablespoon melted butter**. Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. This gives it a crunchy, golden crust.
#### 5. **Bake**:
– Bake the casserole for **45-55 minutes**, or until the top is golden and the casserole is bubbly and heated through. You can cover it with foil during the first 30 minutes to prevent the top from getting too brown.
#### 6. **Serve**:
– Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy this creamy, cheesy comfort food!
### Tips:
– **For extra flavor**, you can add cooked **bacon**, **sausage**, or **shredded chicken** to the casserole.
– If you prefer a **crisper topping**, leave the casserole uncovered while baking or broil for the last few minutes.
– **Make-ahead**: You can assemble the casserole the night before and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Just add about 10 extra minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.
This **Hashbrown Casserole** is creamy, cheesy, and a perfect side dish for any occasion!