cheesy vegetarian hashbrowns casserole

Name: CHEESY VEGETARIAN HASHBROWNS CASSEROLE
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1 teaspoon(s) seasoned salt (such as lawry's); 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1 can(s) cream of celery soup (10 3/4 oz.); 1/2 cup(s) chopped sweet onion; 1/4 cup(s) salted butter, melted (1/2 stick or 4 tablespoons); 3 cup(s) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided into 2 c and 1 c; 2 pound(s) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1/3 cup(s) imitation (soy) bacon bits; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) minced fresh chives

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Mar 24, 2015

This is the delicious vegetarian version of my bacon and cheddar hashbrowns casserole. Enjoy!

Rate

prep time 45 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 (such as lawry's)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can cream of celery soup (10 3/4 oz.)
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup salted butter, melted (1/2 stick or 4 tablespoons)
3 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided into 2 c and 1 c
2 pounds frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/3 cup imitation (soy) bacon bits
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

How To Make cheesy vegetarian hashbrowns casserole

Step 1

Gather and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

Lightly butter or spray a 9"x13" casserole; set aside.
Step 3

In a medium bowl, using a fork, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Step 4

Gradually add sour cream and mix thoroughly.
Step 5

Add seasoned salt, pepper and cream of celery soup; mix well.
Step 6

Add onions; mix well.
Step 7

Add melted butter and quickly mix well.
Step 8

Place oven rack in middle position; preheat oven to 350º F.
Step 9

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 10

Add the hash browns and mix until well combined.
Step 11

Scrape into prepared casserole and smooth down evenly.
Step 12

Evenly sprinkle with imitation bacon bits.
Step 13

Evenly distribute remaining cheese over all.
Step 14

Bake at 350º F for approximately 50 minutes.
Step 15

Remove from oven, sprinkle with chives and serve.
Step 16

Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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