This post is sponsored by my great friends at Borden® Cheese, but the thoughts and opinions here are all my own – just as always.
Hash Brown Casserole is a holiday staple on our table. I can’t remember a Thanksgiving or Christmas where this dish wasn’t included. Actually, that’s not 100% true. I can remember when it wasn’t included, because prior to my wife joining our family gatherings, I only knew hash brown casserole as the stuff that you got at Cracker Barrel. Seriously. For whatever reason, the dish that many families rarely celebrate holidays without, had just never made it to the table in our family. Heather made it that first year and it’s been a part of the menu ever since. This cheesy perfection is just about as important to the menu as turkey is to Thanksgiving.
And while we often say dishes like this Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole make the holidays, the truth is that the holidays just wouldn’t be the same if we weren’t surrounded by our family and friends. They’re the most important part of the season.
Recipe Card
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (26 to 32-ounce) package frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1 (8-ounce) package Borden® Cheese Thick Cut Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (about 2 cups)
- 30 buttery style crackers (crushed (about 1 1/2 cups crushed))
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 13X9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion powder, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Add the hash browns and cheese and mix until combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the crushed crackers and drizzle the butter over the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
Calene
Love this… very similar to what is called funeral potatoes in Utah where I come from. Make them with the Christmas Ham every year. So so good. I love your recipes.
Stacey
Thanks so much, Calene!
Alison
Great recipe similar to mine. Only difference is 1 cup (8 oz. ) sour cream & 1 cup (8 oz.) of French onion dip, and cornflakes instead of buttery style crackers.
Stacey
Sounds delish! Thanks for sharing!
Beverly
I make a very similar recipe, but mine is served at Easter–goes soooo good with ham! At Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s mashed potatoes and gravy.
Stacey
🙂
Laura Alleva
Buttery style crackers ? What did you use?
Look yummy
Stacey
I use Ritz crackers.
Audrey
We call them funeral potatoes and they are served at every funeral dinner and show up at every church gathering as well. So wonderful!
Stacey
I couldn’t agree more!
Stephanie
I’ve been making a very similar recipe for years. However I’m wondering if there is a way to do this in the crockpot and waiting until half way or 3/4 the way before adding the topping. Thoughts? Crockpot dishes are so much easier for work functions when you don’t have an oven accessible.
Stacey
I’ve done it in the crockpot, but it’s nearly impossible to keep the topping from getting soggy. It’s still delicious, but lacks that crunch.
Sherida Brannan
Made this for the 1st time for Easter. It was a huge hit, especially with the men. Making again today for a party.
Stacey
Love hearing that everyone enjoyed it! There’s no higher compliment than hearing you’re making it again!
Aileen
Wow, this cheese is what I’ve been looking for only I never knew it! haha. Shredded cheese thick enough to almost act like the real stuff. I’m going to have to find it. 🙂
Stacey
It is SO good!!
Mandy @ South Your Mouth
STACEY!! I love everything about this!! The recipe (for sure… hello? cheesy hash brown casserole? all day long brother. ALL DAY) but this is an amazing giveaway. I know so many people who need a chance like this and kudos to Borden for thinking like this, for putting families first. I will share the snot out of this!!
Stacey
Thanks, friend!! Isn’t this an awesome giveaway???
Auntiepatch
Ummmm……did I miss the giveaway?
Stacey
Perhaps. It’s right above the video. 🙂