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Classic Hash Brown Casserole

baked hash brown casserole

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Make a mouthwatering hash brown casserole with frozen hash browns, sour cream, and cheese. Perfect for any meal and easy to prepare!

Ingredients

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For the Casserole

  • 1 32-ounce bag frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of celery soup (or cream of chicken)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Topping

  • 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups soft fresh breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and lightly butter a 3-quart baking dish.
  2. Combine the thawed hash browns with 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, sour cream, soup, onion, and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. Mix to thoroughly combine and taste. Add salt and pepper, as needed.
  3. Turn the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.

Prepare the Topping

  1. Combine the breadcrumbs with 3 tablespoons of melted butter in a medium bowl and sprinkle over the cheese topping.
  2. Bake the casserole for 35 to 45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  3. Serve and enjoy!