best hash brown casserole

Name: BEST HASH BROWN CASSEROLE
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 32 ounce(s) (1 bag) frozen, diced (not shredded) hash brown potatoes, thawed; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt (i use lawry's); 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 can(s) condensed cream of onion soup ( i use campbell's); 4 tablespoon(s) salted butter. melted; 2/3 cup(s) yellow onion, small chopped/diced; 2 cup(s) shredded cheese blend (see *note); ## FOR THE TOP:; 1/2 cup(s) real hickory smoked bacon bits; 1 cup(s) shredded cheese blend (see *note); 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh whole milk; - chives for garnish (optional)

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Nov 16, 2015

Well, I keep tinkering with my hash browns casserole and it just gets better and better. Have mercy! This is soooo dug-gum good! My hubby thought it smelled so good that he couldn't wait, so we had dinner a little early tonight. He gave it a rave review and I do too!

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

32 ounces (1 bag) frozen, diced (not shredded) hash brown potatoes, thawed
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (i use lawry's)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can condensed cream of onion soup ( i use campbell's)
4 tablespoons salted butter. melted
2/3 cup yellow onion, small chopped/diced
2 cups shredded cheese blend (see *note)
FOR THE TOP:
1/2 cup real hickory smoked bacon bits
1 cup shredded cheese blend (see *note)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh whole milk
- chives for garnish (optional)

How To Make best hash brown casserole

Step 1

*NOTE: Shredded cheese blend consists of equal amounts of cheddar, monterey jack and colby cheeses.

Step 2

Gather and prep all ingredients (thaw hash browns, set cream cheese out, chop onions etc...)
Step 3

Lightly grease a 9"x13" baking dish. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, use electric mixer to beat cream cheese until softened and lightened.
Step 5

Add seasoned salt, pepper, sour cream and cream of onion soup; beat until thoroughly combined; add melted butter and beat until thoroughly combined.
Step 6

Stir chopped onions and 2 cups cheese blend into mixture.
Step 7

Empty diced hash brown potatoes into a large mixing bowl; scrape soup and onion mixture into bowl; mix until well combined.
Step 8

Scrape into prepared baking dish; smooth to even level.
Step 9

Scatter bacon, evenly, over top.
Step 10

Distribute remaining 1 cup cheese blend over top; scatter mozzarella over all.
Step 11

Bake at 350ºF for 50 to 60 minutes, until beginning to bubble and brown, depending on your oven.
Step 12

Allow to cool slightly before serving (4-5 minutes.) Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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