This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole recipe is true comfort food. Made with frozen hash browns and plenty of cheese, I can guarantee your family is going to enjoy this one! Often served at potlucks and funerals, everyone digs this cheesy dish.
Love holiday sides? You can’t go wrong with a a classic sweet potato casserole or pistachio salad.
This recipe has been in our family for over 40 years. Back when corn flakes were one of the only breakfast cereal choice, ha!
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is such a great addition to any meal as it can be prepared ahead of time. All you need to do is pop it in the oven when it’s time to cook the meal.
However, if you’re looking to take this to the next level of deliciousness, try using a good quality cheddar, that you shred yourself.
It gives this dish such an intense, tangy flavor you can’t resist. And, it melts so creamy mixed up with the rest of the ingredients!
Need a new holiday side dish? Try our cheesy hashbrown casserole with our green bean casserole today! Or give our candied sweet potatoes a try next.
My family calls this recipe Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, but I have also heard it called Funeral Potatoes.
Why, you ask? If you have ever been to a funeral in the Midwest, you know that these Cheesy Funeral Potatoes almost always make an appearance at the meal afterwards.
They’re not just a staple at funerals, though – Funeral Potatoes are a part of just about any potluck or gathering in the Midwest.
They’re great to serve as a side dish with my favorite mississippi roast or Oven Baked Pork Chops too!
It’s that easy! Add it to your holiday list today. Or serve it up with mom’s meatloaf recipe.
Want to make this more like Cracker Barrel? Add the cheese on top before baking (skip the corn flakes).
Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual scoops in microwave for 15-30 second intervals until desired temperature.
This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, also known as Cheesy Funeral Potatoes, makes an appearance at all family gatherings. So easy and delicious and perfect for a crowd!
Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
This is my favorite casserole ever! Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole needs just 5 minutes of prep and is absolutely cheesy and delicious! The perfect breakfast casserole!
Prep: 5min
Total: 50min
Yield: 10
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 503 mg, Fiber 1 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 32 ounces frozen shredded hash browns (thawed)
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 10 ¼ ounce can of cream of chicken soup (or cream of cheddar)
- 1 pint sour cream
- ½ cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cups colby cheese (grated, divided)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine thawed hashbrowns, melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, 1 ½ cups of cheese, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the reserved ½ cup of cheese.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Hashbrown Casserole
Hashbrown casserole is the ultimate cheesy comfort food! This creamy, hearty dish is perfect for potlucks, parties, and to serve as a side!
Prep: 10min
Total: 70min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 721 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 9 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 30 oz Frozen Shredded Hashbrown Potatoes
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme, (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 10.75 oz Cream of Chicken Soup, (canned)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Spray a 13×9 baking dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the frozen hash browns, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Add the butter and cream of chicken soup to a medium saucepan. Heat and stir the mixture over medium high heat until the butter is melted. Remove the saucepan from the stove, and stir in the sour cream.
- Pour the soup mixture over the hash brown mixture and mix until incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and top with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake for 1 hour or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
This Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, also known as Cheesy Funeral Potatoes, makes an appearance at all family gatherings. So easy and delicious and perfect for a crowd!
Prep: 15min
Total: 1h25min
Serving Size: 1
Nutrition Facts: calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 44 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Saturated Fat 10 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 805 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Trans Fat 1 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 15 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds frozen hashbrowns (cubed)
- 16 ounce sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10 1/2 ounce ) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons minced onion
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen hashbrowns, sour cream, cheese, soup, salt, pepper, onion and 1/2 cup of the melted butter. Mix until thoroughly combined. Pour into a 13×9 baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup melted butter with crushed corn flakes. Sprinkle over top of casserole.
- Cover dish with foil and bake for about 60 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes to add some crunch to the topping. Serve and enjoy!
Hashbrown Casserole
This velvety blend of shredded potatoes, cheddar cheese, and sour cream is one of our most in-demand dishes at the Loveless Cafe. And for good reason—it’s absolutely addictive! So keep this recipe close by because friends and family will be requesting it time and time again. This recipe is featured in our Loveless Cafe Cookbook!
Yield: Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, thawed
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- Salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
Easy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
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