Description

This Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring crispy hash browns baked in a creamy mixture of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and onions, topped with a crunchy corn flakes and butter topping. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it delivers a nostalgic, cheesy flavor with a golden, crispy finish.

Ingredients

Scale

Hash Brown Mixture

1 (20 oz) package refrigerated hash browns
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced white onion
1/4 cup butter, melted

Corn Flake Topping

1 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal, roughly crushed
2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Combine Hash Brown Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the refrigerated hash browns, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, minced white onion, and melted butter. Use a spatula to stir until everything is evenly combined, creating a creamy hash brown mixture.
Prepare Casserole Dish: Spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer the hash brown mixture into the prepared dish and use a spatula to spread it out evenly to ensure consistent baking.
Mix Topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the roughly crushed corn flakes and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir together until the corn flakes are evenly coated with butter.
Apply Topping and Bake: Spread the corn flake topping evenly over the hash brown mixture in the casserole dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown and crisp.

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add an extra 10 minutes to baking time if starting cold from the fridge.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
Use gluten-free corn flakes and soup to accommodate gluten-free diets.
For extra crunch, consider adding chopped green onions or cooked bacon bits to the topping.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to set before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cheesy hash brown casserole, hash browns recipe, comfort food, easy casserole, cheesy potato bake, corn flakes topping