5 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole has thawed hashbrown potatoes combined with butter, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese plus salt and pepper to taste. This cheesy potato casserole, which everyone loves at potluck dinners, is full of flavor, takes just 5 steps, 5 minutes of prep, and is ready in just 30 minutes.
- Why I love this recipe
- Simple Ingredients
- Substitutions and additions
- Equipment used for this recipe
- How to make 5 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole
- Pro Tips
- Recipe FAQs
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Why I love this recipe
These cheesy potatoes, also known as cheesy funeral potatoes, are a quick and easy perfect side dish for dinner or lunch. It would make a great breakfast side dish too. It’s that good.
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Simple Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
thawed hash browns
butter
cream of mushroom soup
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese
Substitutions and additions
You can add crushed potato chips or French’s Fried Onions to the top before baking. Mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 3/4 cup crushed potato chips or French’s Fried Onions and sprinkle on top of the casserole.
You can also add diced onions during step 3 if desired.
Try different cheeses like Monterey Jack, Swiss, or Pepper Jack cheese.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make 5 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and spray a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 2 – In a large bowl, combine the thawed shredded potatoes with 3 tablespoons of melted butter, salt, and pepper, blending well.
Step 3 – Add in the soup and sour cream, then the cheddar cheese, mixing everything well.
Step 4 – Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Optional – top with crushed potato chips or French’s Fried Onions.
Step 5 – Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
Pro Tips
Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
Do I have to thaw frozen hash browns for casserole?
Yes, you should thaw the frozen hash browns for this casserole. You can thaw them in the microwave if you forget to thaw them ahead of time.
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Yield: 6 Servings
5 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole
5 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole has thawed hashbrown
potatoes combined with butter, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and shredded
sharp cheddar cheese plus salt and pepper to taste. This cheesy casserole,
which everyone loves at potluck dinners, is full of flavor, takes just 5 steps,
5 minutes of prep, and is ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups hash browns (thawed)
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 10-3/4 ounce can of cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. and spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine hash browns with 3 tablespoons of melted butter, salt, and pepper, blending well.
- Add in the soup and sour cream, then the cheddar cheese, mixing everything well.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Optional – top with crushed potato chips or French’s Fried Onions.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
Notes
- You can add crushed potato chips or French's Fried Onions to the top before baking. Mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter and 3/4 cup crushed potato chips or French’s Fried Onions and sprinkle over top of casserole.
- You can also add diced onions during step 3 if desired.
- Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 495Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 1060mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 8g
Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.
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