Hash Brown Casserole

Name: Hash Brown Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 30 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup; 1 cup sour cream; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup crushed cornflakes, for topping

8 servings15 min prep45 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Hash Brown Casserole

Story updated September 18, 2026

Hash brown casserole is an American convenience dish that rose to popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century, often built around canned condensed soup and frozen hash browns, especially associated with potluck and church-supper cooking.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

30 oz frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
1/2 cup melted butter
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup crushed cornflakes, for topping

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, half the melted butter, the soup, sour cream, cheese, onion, salt, and pepper.
3Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
4Toss the crushed cornflakes with the remaining melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top.
5Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.

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