Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Cream Cheese Hashbrown Casserole. A comforting and easy-to-make side dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 32 oz frozen shredded hashbrowns, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Topping:
- 1 cup crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in hashbrowns, onion, and 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese until well mixed.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and crushed cornflakes on top. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Add cooked bacon or diced ham for extra flavor.
- You can substitute cornflakes with crushed Ritz crackers or breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
