Make Ahead Cheesy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
RECIPE BY OLIVIA PARKER
PREP
15 mins
COOK
50 mins
CALS
380 kcal
YIELD
12 servings
The Story

Ultimate Make-Ahead Cheesy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
What You'll Need
30 oz (approx. 850g) frozen shredded hash browns, thawed and thoroughly drained
🥛1 cup (240g) sour cream
🧈1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
🧅1/2 cup (approx. 75g) finely chopped yellow onion (optional)
🧂1 tsp salt
🌶️1/2 tsp black pepper
🧀2 cups (approx. 226g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
🥚8 large eggs
🥛1/2 cup (120ml) milk (any kind)
🥛1 (10.5 oz / 298g) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom/celery)
🧅Optional toppings: cooked crumbled bacon, sliced green onions, hot sauce
How to Make It
🌡️ STEP 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
🥣 STEP 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed and thoroughly drained hash browns, sour cre...
🥣 STEP 3
Spread the hash brown mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down li...
🥣 STEP 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cream of chicken soup unt...
🥣 STEP 5
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the hash brown layer in the baking dish.
👨‍🍳 STEP 6
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
⏲️ STEP 7
Bake for 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shred...
⏲️ STEP 8
Continue to bake uncovered for another 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is golden ...
🔥 STEP 9
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and ...
⏲️ STEP 10
For Make-Ahead: Assemble the casserole up through step 5. Cover tightly with plastic wr...
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