Hashbrown casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines crispy shredded hash browns with a creamy and cheesy sauce, baked to golden perfection. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for any meal. With simple ingredients like onions, garlic, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, this casserole is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a comforting meal to enjoy with your family, this hashbrown casserole is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients:
- Frozen Shredded Hash Brown Potatoes: Thawed and used as the base of the casserole, providing a crispy texture and potato flavor.
- Olive Oil: Used for sautéing the onions and garlic, adding flavor and moisture to the dish.
- Yellow Onion and Garlic: Provide aromatic flavor and depth to the casserole.
- All-Purpose Flour: Used as a thickening agent for the creamy sauce.
- Whole Milk and Chicken Stock: Form the base of the creamy sauce, providing richness and flavor.
- Sour Cream: Adds creaminess and tanginess to the sauce, enhancing its texture and flavor.
- Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Melts into the sauce, creating a rich and cheesy flavor throughout the casserole.
- Minced Parsley: Adds freshness and color to the dish, balancing the richness of the sauce.
- Salt and Pepper: Seasonings used to enhance the flavor of the casserole.
- Additional Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Sprinkled on top of the casserole for an extra cheesy crust.
How To Make It:
- Prepare Casserole Dish: Preheat the oven and grease a 9×13 casserole baking dish.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In a medium pot, heat olive oil and sauté diced onions until they start to brown. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, then slowly pour in chicken stock and milk while stirring. Let the mixture thicken, then stir in sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Mix Hash Browns and Sauce: Combine thawed hash browns with the cheese sauce in a large bowl, then spread the mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake: Top the casserole with additional shredded cheddar cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbly.
Tips:
- Thoroughly thaw the hash browns before mixing them with the sauce to ensure even cooking.
- Customize the casserole by adding cooked bacon, diced ham, or chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- For a crispy topping, broil the casserole for a few minutes after baking until the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
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