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Loaded with melted cheese, sour cream and simple seasonings, this deliciously creamy, cheesy shredded hashbrown casserole is the perfect potato side dish for breakfast, holidays, potlucks, even regular weeknight dinners! And it’s a hit you’ll never feel bad about serving over and over again since you’ve made it’s yummy goodness without using any canned soup.

A serving of Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole in a spoon

It’s hard to say no to a good potato recipe. There’s just something about a well turned out spud that promises a delicious, comforting dish that’s almost impossible to turn down. Especially if there’s cheese involved. Warm, melted, savory cheese. Thank goodness for easy recipes like this cheesy hashbrown casserole that take that heaven-made potatoes & cheese match and turn it into a convenient dish fit to feed a crowd no matter the occasion!

At my house, hashbrown casserole is served mostly as a simple weeknight side dish, playing co star to dishes like BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs or Pineapple Mustard Glazed Ham. But it also makes regular appearances at tailgates, potlucks, cookouts, holiday dinners and brunches. It’s endless appeal is absolutely because it’s just that darn good.

What You Need to Make Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole ingredients with no canned soup included

I’ll walk through an overview of ingredients & steps in this section along with helpful tips!

Look for specifics at the end of the post in the recipe card.

frozen shredded hash browns
sour cream
chicken broth
cheddar cheese
butter
flour
onion powder
cracked black pepper
salt
fresh parsley or chives- optional

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole on a plate with a fork

Why We Love This Recipe

It’s so easy to make! One mixing bowl and just a few simple ingredients you always have on hand are all it takes to put these cheesy potatoes on your table at any time.

A lot of hashbrown casserole recipes use canned cream of chicken or mushroom soup to up the ante on taste. And while those work in a pinch, they aren’t the only (or the best) way to achieve great flavor. As a matter of fact, leaving out “mystery ingredients” creates a deliciously creamy, savory difference everyone will rave about. Just a little je ne sais quois to make your recipe standout… But you’ll know what it is, and you’ll love serving it every time!

And, of course, we’ll have to talk versatility too. While we’ve mentioned brunch, dinner, holidays and such, we haven’t talked about this recipe’s uncanny ability to move from side dish to main dish with just a few simple add-ins. Talk about an amazing family dinner in a snap!

To create this dish as a main course, consider adding

sliced smoked sausage, diced onions and bell peppers
seasoned ground beef, mushrooms and diced onions
chopped ham and green chiles
chicken and broccoli

For a complete breakfast, add these to your Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

ground breakfast sausage
chopped ham
crumbled bacon

This awesome make-ahead dish also freezes well before or after cooking. Just how many ways can this dish be a winner? 100 ways and counting!

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