cheddar hashbrowns casserole

Name: CHEDDAR HASHBROWNS CASSEROLE
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 can(s) cream of chicken soup (10 3/4 oz.); 1/2 cup(s) chopped onion; 3 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided into 2 c and 1 c; 1/4 cup(s) salted butter, melted; 2 pound(s) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1/2 cup(s) cooked and crumbled crisp bacon (may use packaged real bacon bits if preferred); 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh chives (optional, but nice touch)

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jul 1, 2014

Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, bacon and hash brown potatoes equals comfort food! This casserole is delicious and everyone loves it! It's great for the holidays, potlucks, etc... and travels very well.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup (10 3/4 oz.)
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided into 2 c and 1 c
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
2 pounds frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled crisp bacon (may use packaged real bacon bits if preferred)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional, but nice touch)

How To Make cheddar hashbrowns casserole

Step 1

Lightly butter or spray a 9"x13" casserole and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Step 3

Add sour cream, seasoned salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
Step 4

Add cream of chicken soup and mix well.
Step 5

Add onions and butter and mix well.
Step 6

Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 7

Scrape soup mixture into a large bowl (extra large is best) and, using a large spoon or bowl scraper, stir in 2 cups of cheddar cheese and mix well.
Step 8

Add the hash browns and mix until well combined.
Step 9

Scrape into prepared casserole and smooth down evenly.
Step 10

Sprinkle with remaining cheese, place in oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
Step 11

Remove from oven, sprinkle evenly with bacon, return to oven and bake for additional 5 minutes.
Step 12

Remove from oven, sprinkle with chives (if desired) and serve.
Step 13

Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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