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Hash Brown Potato Casserole
This Hashbrown Casserole is the BEST ever with no canned soups or mayo but SO mega creamy, decadently delicious and the most comforting side did EVER! It is always a massive hit whether for casual family dinners, company dinners, potlucks, or holiday dinners such as Easter and Christmas; it’s also a crowd pleaser for breakfast or brunch! This Hash Brown Casserole recipe is made with tender hash browns enveloped in the most flavorful rich, creamy cheese sauce spiked with melty Gruyere and cheddar all topped with buttery cracker crumbs or crispy corn flakes. This cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is a quick and easy and you can prep it entirely ahead of time, refrigerate, then bake until warm and bubbly at dinner time OR freeze for later! You can make the recipe as written or customize it with all sort of add-ins such as ham, bacon, sausage, veggies, etc. – the possibilities are wildly endless – and so is its deliciousness.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 20m⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 55 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- skillet
- whisk
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2
Melt butter in a very large skillet or Dutch over medium heat (something that can fit all ingredients). Whisk in flour then cook, while stirring for ⏱️ 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low then gradually whisk in milk and 1 ½ cups chicken broth. Whisk cornstarch with remaining chicken broth and add to skillet followed by Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, chicken bouillon and all spices/seasonings.
milk2 cupscornstarch1 tablespoon
3
Bring sauce to a simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheddar until melted, then whisk in the Gruyère until melted. Whisk in sour cream until blended.
sour cream1 cup
4
Stir in the defrosted hash browns and cook on medium-low for ⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Transfer hash browns to prepared baking pan and spread into an even layer. Evenly top with 1 cup shredded cheddar. Combine Ritz with melted butter and stir with a spatula until evenly coated. Sprinkle evenly over cheese.
6
Cover casserole with foil and bake at 350 degrees for ⏱️ 40 minutes, uncover and bake an additional ⏱️ 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted. Turn oven to broil (without moving pan) and broil until topping is golden, ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, watching closely it doesn't burn.
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