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    Easy Hashbrown Casserole

    Published: Sep 26, 2019 · Modified: Oct 19, 2020 by Anna 18 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy and cheesy potato dish made with just a few ingredients. No canned cream of soup needed!

    Hashbrown Casserole in oval baking dish.
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Dish
    • Ingredients:
    • How to make hashbrown casserole?
    • Condensed cream of soup substitute from scratch:
    • Freezing:
    • Reheating:
    • More side dish recipes:
    • Easy Hashbrown Casserole

    Why You'll Love This Dish

    Easy Hashbrown Casserole makes for a perfect side dish for holiday dinner, weekend brunches or when you simply crave comfort food. I am excited to share my recipe that does not require a can of condensed cream of soup yet still is creamy, cheesy and delicious! It's pure comfort food! So good, you will reach for seconds.

    Made with a super easy substitute for cream of soup, sour cream and frozen hash browns, this casserole is super easy to make and can easily be prepared ahead of time.

    Ingredients:

    • frozen hashbrowns
    • butter
    • garlic
    • yellow onion
    • half and half
    • cornstarch
    • salt and pepper
    • dried dill
    • sour cream
    • cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

    How to make hashbrown casserole?

    • Prepare the condensed cream of soup substitute.
    • Mix hashbrowns (thawed) with the creamy mixture, sour cream, salt and pepper. It should be thick and creamy.
    • Spread the mixture in a buttered casserole dish, top with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
    • Bake until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
    Overhead shot of hashbrowns, sour cream and homemade cream of soup in glass bowl.

    Condensed cream of soup substitute from scratch:

    Most recipes for hash brown casserole call for a can of condensed cream of chicken, celery or cheddar soup. Since I don't use these in my kitchen, I found a way to make a creamy mixture with half and half and cornstarch as a perfect substitute. It takes only 5 to 7 minutes to cook it in a saucepan.

    • First, saute garlic and onion in butter.
    • Add half and half whisked with cornstarch, salt and pepper. I also add dill because I just love dill in potato dishes.
    • Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy.
    • At this point, you can place cooled mixture in a jar, cover and refrigerate until you are ready to use it.

    Freezing:

    Yes, you can easily freeze this casserole. Prepare and freeze. Bring to room temperature before baking.

    Reheating:

    To reheat any leftovers, simply place the dish in the oven preheated to 350 degrees F and bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.

    Close up shot of hashbrown casserole in baking dish with spoon.

    More side dish recipes:

    • Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing
    • Candied Sweet Potatoes
    • Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

    If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!

    Hashbrown casserole in white oval dish.

    Easy Hashbrown Casserole

    Author: Anna
    Easy Hashbrown Casserole is a creamy and cheesy potato dish made with just a few ingredients. No canned cream of soup needed!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dinner, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 392 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 5 cups hash browns thawed
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • ½ medium yellow onion chopped
    • 1 cup half and half
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon dried dill optional
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 ¼ cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add garlic and onion and saute until onion is translucent.
    • In a measuring cup, whisk half and half and cornstarch. Add salt, pepper and dill and whisk in.
    • Add cornstarch mixture to sauteed onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and let cool. At this point you can cool the mixture completely, cover and refrigerate until ready to use, even the next day.
    • Butter a 13" x 9" or 2 quart casserole dish. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350° F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, stir together hash browns, cornstarch mixture, sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. The mixture should be thick and creamy. Spread in prepared casserole dish.
    • Top with cheese. Bake in oven for 30 to 35 minutes OR until bubbly and cheese is melted.
    • Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
    • Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve.

    Notes

    • This casserole cuts really easy and clean. If you want to make it more wet, add another 1/2 cup of sour cream to hash brown mixture before baking. 
    • This casserole can be prepared a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Before baking, let sit in room temperature while your oven preheats. 
    • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 16.1mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Michelle H says

      April 06, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for creating this recipe and in particularly for using corn starch instead of wheat flour (Celiacs rejoice!). I modified this by replacing half the potatoes with cooked spaghetti squash. I simply cooked the spaghetti squash whole in the microwave (pierced squash, then microwave whole on max 5 minute intervals). Did this while creating the cream base, and let them both cool together. Doubled salt, omitted dill & garlic, added tsp onion powder. What a Winner, plus reduced my carbs while increasing fresh veggies.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 11, 2021 at 9:30 pm

        I am so glad the recipe is helpful, Michelle! Thank you so much for giving it a try! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      This casserole was such a hit! Absolutely delicious! Can't wait to make again and again!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 26, 2019 at 3:13 pm

        Thank you so much, Jennifer!

        Reply
    3. Natalie says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      Love hash brown casserole! I could eat it weekly! I love making it for company, because it's always a hit & gone so fast!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 26, 2019 at 3:13 pm

        Same here! It's always a hit! Thank you, Natalie!

        Reply
    4. Tara says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Creamy, cheesy, and delicious -- perfect for any occasion! The dish was scraped clean.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 26, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        That's fantastic! Thank you, Tara!

        Reply
    5. Katerina says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      Oh my, this looks incredibly delicious!! I can't wait to try it!!

      Reply
    6. Toni says

      September 26, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      Everyone at my house loved it! So delish!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 26, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        Awesome! Thanks, Toni!

        Reply
    7. Lacey says

      October 28, 2017 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      Has anyone tried this in a crock pot?

      Reply
    8. Katie says

      October 15, 2017 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      Wow! That looks amazing! Love that it doesn't call for the can of soup! I like to keep things simple. Pinned it.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 19, 2017 at 12:22 pm

        Me too! It's so easy to make the substitute! Thanks, Katie!

        Reply
    9. Debbie says

      October 10, 2017 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious going to make it..

      Reply
    10. Julie says

      October 09, 2017 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      We are huge fans of hashbrown casserole! I make it for every holiday! LOVE this no canned soup version. Perfect!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 09, 2017 at 10:02 pm

        Yay! That's fantastic, Julie! Thank you!

        Reply
    11. Averie says

      October 09, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      The cheese. OMG the perfect gradient of the darker to lighter cheese on top. Perfection! Pinned!

      Reply

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