Hash Brown Casserole

Jennifer

Cuisine: American

Recipe Source: Ready Set Eat

Hash Brown Casserole is a comforting and cheesy dish that's a staple at potlucks and holiday gatherings. This crowd-pleasing casserole features shredded hash browns combined with a creamy sauce made with sour cream, melted cheese, and often condensed soup. The mixture is baked until golden brown and bubbly, creating a symphony of textures with crispy edges and a soft, cheesy interior. Often topped with a crunchy cornflake or breadcrumb topping, Hash Brown Casserole is a versatile side dish that pairs perfectly with everything from roasted meats to holiday ham.

Hash Brown Casserole

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Serving Size: 8-10 servings

Ingredients:

  • PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 1 pound Odom's Tennessee Pride® Mild Country Sausage
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 can (10-3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 package (30 oz each) frozen hash brown potatoes, shredded style

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sausage; cook 6 to 7 minutes until crumbled and browned, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove sausage and drain well.
  4. Stir together 1-1/2 cups cheese, soup, sour cream, cooked sausage, onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper in large bowl.
  5. Fold in hash brown potatoes until well combined.
  6. Spread the hash brown mixture over bottom of baking dish. Bake 50 minutes.
  7. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake another 10 minutes or until casserole is golden brown.
  8. Let stand 5 minutes.