Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole with Crispy Cornflake Topping

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole with Crispy Cornflake Topping brings the rich, cheesy goodness of American comfort food to your table. Perfect for gatherings, this dish features a delightful blend of creamy hash browns and a crunchy cornflake crust. Not suitable for vegetarians, this dish is also gluten and dairy-heavy, making it a hearty choice for any meal.

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Overview

This upgraded version of O'Brian's Potato Casserole is a comforting, cheesy delight that combines creamy hash brown potatoes with a crispy cornflake topping. Perfect for potlucks or family gatherings, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its rich flavors and satisfying textures.

Diet Type

Not Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds (lb) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 0.5 Cups unsalted butter, melted
• 1 10.75 Ounces (oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 12 Ounces (oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) container sour cream
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 0.5 Medium onion, minced
• 2 Cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) smoked paprika
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh chives, minced (optional for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a small amount of the melted butter.
2. Spread the thawed hash brown potatoes evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of melted butter, condensed cream of chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, minced onion, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the cheese mixture over the hash brown potatoes, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with the remaining melted butter until the cereal is well coated.
6. Sprinkle the buttered cornflakes evenly over the top of the casserole.
7. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with minced chives before serving, if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole with Crispy Cornflake Topping!