Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole with Crunchy Cornflake Topping Recipe
This comforting Hashbrown Casserole combines creamy chicken soup, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crispy hash browns topped with buttery crushed corn flakes. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a hearty and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with breakfast or dinner meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 3/4 ounces cream of chicken soup (1 can)
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups loosely shredded)
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 20 ounces shredded hash browns
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups corn flakes (slightly crushed)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F and generously spray an 11 x 7 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add Hashbrowns: Add the shredded hash browns to the mixture and stir until the hash browns are evenly coated with the creamy cheese and soup blend.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a level surface for even baking.
- Prepare Optional Topping: In a small bowl, combine the slightly crushed corn flakes with the melted butter, mixing thoroughly until the flakes are well coated.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the cornflake and butter mixture evenly over the top of the hash brown casserole for a crispy golden finish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for one hour, or until the hash browns are tender and the topping is golden brown and crunchy.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
- You can prepare this casserole a day ahead; cover and refrigerate before baking to save time.
- For extra flavor, add chopped onions or green peppers to the mixture before baking.
- Make sure to crush the corn flakes gently to keep some texture in the topping.
- Let the casserole stand for 5-10 minutes after baking for easier serving.
