Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole 🥔🧀🔥

A perfectly crunchy and cheesy crowd-pleaser—golden hash browns baked with cheddar and cream of mushroom soup for cozy comfort food.

Ingredients 🛒

• 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
• Cooking spray or 1 tbsp neutral oil, for greasing
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste (optional)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch glass baking dish.
2. Thaw: If hash browns are clumped, spread on tray and let sit 10–15 minutes until separated.
3. Mix: In a large bowl, combine hash browns, onion, mushroom soup, and 1½ cups cheddar. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Assemble: Spread mixture evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar on top.
5. Bake: Place in oven for 40–45 minutes until bubbly and golden brown along edges.
6. Serve: Let cool slightly, then scoop and enjoy hot.

Tips 🌟

• Extra crunch: Top with crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs before baking.
• Variation: Add cooked bacon or ham for a heartier version.
• Serving idea: Pair with eggs for breakfast or salad for dinner.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour
• Servings: 6–8

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole—crispy edges, gooey center, pure comfort 🥔🧀✨”

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