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cheddar hashbrowns casserole

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Teresa G.
Here, KY

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.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheddar hashbrowns casserole

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

How To Make cheddar hashbrowns casserole

  • 1
    Lightly butter or spray a 9"x13" casserole and set aside.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • 3
    Add sour cream, seasoned salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
  • 4
    Add cream of chicken soup and mix well.
  • 5
    Add onions and butter and mix well.
  • 6
    Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 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.
  • 8
    Add the hash browns and mix until well combined.
  • 9
    Scrape into prepared casserole and smooth down evenly.
  • 10
    Sprinkle with remaining cheese, place in oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes.
  • 11
    Remove from oven, sprinkle evenly with bacon, return to oven and bake for additional 5 minutes.
  • 12
    Remove from oven, sprinkle with chives (if desired) and serve.
  • 13
    Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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