Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe - These cheesy potatoes, aka funeral potatoes, are a family favorite and the perfect side dish for everyday family dinners or for holiday meals. Make this easy crowd pleaser and you'll have them coming back for more!
Forget complicated sides! This is the viral, crowd-pleasing Cheesy Potato Casserole that belongs on every holiday table and weeknight menu. Known in our family as Uncle Joe's Cheesy Potatoes, this dish is a guaranteed favorite, pairing perfectly with everything from Thanksgiving Turkey, Holiday Glazed Ham to our popular Oven Baked BBQ Ribs.
Made with frozen hashbrowns, creamy soup, and plenty of cheese, it takes just 15 minutes of prep thanks to smart shortcuts. No peeling, no complicated cheese sauce-just simple, satisfying comfort food ready in about an hour. It's significantly easier than traditional au gratin potatoes but delivers all the savory, creamy flavor. Save this easy recipe and watch it become your new go-to side dish!
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Ingredients Needed
- hash browns: For the best consistency, be sure to thaw the frozen hash browns on the counter for about 30 minutes before mixing.
- soup: Substitute Cream of Celery or Cream of Mushroom soup for the Cream of Chicken soup.
- onions: We suggest $\frac{1}{4}$ cup of minced onion, but you can add up to 1 cup for a stronger flavor.
- topping: Crushed corn flakes or panko breadcrumbs can be used instead of potato chips.
How to Make Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Pre-Heat Oven to 375°F.
- Mix Ingredients. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Spread in Baking Dish. Put into 9 x 13 baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Topping. Top with crushed potato chips or corn flakes.
- Bake. Bake at 375°F for 1 hour.
Tasty Add-Ins and Toppers
Customize your casserole with your favorite additions, from meats like Italian sausage and bacon bits (Try our Sweet And Spicy Candied Bacon Recipe!) to vegetables such as bell peppers and green onions, topping it all off with sour cream.
Variations
Make this easy cheesy casserole into a main dish with these flavor combinations:
Mexican Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole - cooked chorizo, diced jalapenos, avocado, and sour cream.
Hearty Cheesy Breakfast Casserole - bacon bits, cooked breakfast sausage or diced ham, and bell pepper.
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole - A Copycat Recipe - Omit the potato chip (corn flake) topping and top with more cheddar cheese instead.
Recipe FAQS
For best results, thaw hash browns before cooking them. Only thaw them for 30 minutes if making Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole.
Absolutely. Any type of potato will work. However, we do recommend dicing or shredding the potatoes so that the cooking time will be the same. Otherwise, adjust the cooking time appropriately so that the potatoes are soft and cooked all the way through.
Yes. Just mix all the ingredients together, put them into a crock pot or slow cooker on high for 4 hours, until the cheese has melted and potatoes are soft.
Make Ahead and Reheating Instructions
Make Ahead Instructions - Make this cheesy casserole ahead of time for holiday dinners or easy meal prep.
Bake it now or bake it later. Either way, just cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or put it in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or in the freezer until you are ready to reheat.
Reheating Instructions - The best way to reheat these cheesy potatoes is to bring it up to room temperature and then bake or reheat it in the oven.
Serving Suggestions
This cheesy casserole is the perfect side dish to serve with honey baked ham or roast beef at your next holiday dinner or family gathering, or brunch. We especially love to serve it with our fall off the bone Oven Baked Ribs.
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- Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes - Salty and tasty with the perfect combination of crispy outside and pillowy soft potato inside.
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Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lb hash browns frozen and thawed for 30 minutes.
- ¼ cup onion minced.
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1 stick butter melted.
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese sharp.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup potato chips crushed.
Instructions
- Pre-Heat Oven to 375°F.
- Mix Ingredients. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix to combine.
- Spread in Baking Dish. Put into 9 x 13 baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Topping. Top with crushed potato chips.
- Bake. Bake at 375°F for 1 hour.
Notes
Substitutions
- Hash Browns - Works with all types of frozen or fresh potatoes. Thicker cut potatoes will alter the cooking time. So, try to stick with a smaller diced or thinly sliced potato.
- Cream of Chicken Soup - May substitute cream of celery soup.
- Melted Butter - May substitute margarine for butter.
- Potato Chips - May substitute corn flakes for potato chips.
Add-Ins and Toppers
- ground beef
- chorizo
- Italian sausage
- turkey sausage
- breakfast sausage
- diced ham
- bell pepper
- jalapenos
- bacon bits
- green onion
- avocado
- sour cream
Will says
So good!
Seanna says
Thanks Bud!