Name: Hash Brown Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 2 (20-ounce) packages refrigerated shredded hash browns; 4 cup Colby-Jack cheese, shredded; 1 3/4 cup chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped scallions; 2 (10-3/4-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup; 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream; 2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

Hash Brown Casserole

You've found your new favorite crowd-pleaser in this cheesy hash brown casserole.

By: Addie Gundry, Cookbook Author and Food Network Star

Hash Brown Casserole

By: Addie Gundry, Cookbook Author and Food Network Star

This hash brown casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort food after a long day (especially if it’s a little chilly outside). Packed with rich ingredients, including butter, sour cream, and plenty of cheese, this easy dinner is definitely good for the soul. It’s also sized for a crowd, so you don’t have to be shy about going back for seconds. Share hash brown casserole with your friends and family, and just go ahead and print out the recipe now. When everyone starts asking you for it, you’ll be prepared.

From the Chef: "This dish reminds me of my hometown in Minnesota a little down home, a lot of butter, and simple, in a good way. Hot potatoes served at the end of the day will bring you the comfort you need on a cold night or after a jam-packed week. This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, so it's great to take to family gatherings, or you can freeze half--it reheats incredibly well."
- Addie Gundry

This recipe is from RecipeLion's 103 Cookbook series, Everyday Dinner Ideas: 103 Easy Recipes for Chicken, Pasta, and Other Dishes Everyone Will Love.

Serves12

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

2 (20-ounce) packages refrigerated shredded hash browns
4 cups Colby-Jack cheese, shredded
1 3/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped scallions
2 (10-3/4-ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, cheese, onions, and scallions. In a small bowl, whisk the soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until blended. Pour over the potato mixture and stir until combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared bakind dish and bake for 1 hour 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the panko and melted butter. Top the casserole with the panko mixture and bake for an additional 10 mintues, until golden brown. Let cool slightly, then serve.