Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole without Soup
There is nothing better in the entire world than ooey gooey cheesy potatoes and this Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole without Soup from a can does not disappoint! It's warm, creamy, and full of flavor! And it's the perfect side dish for a weeknight family dinner or special holiday dinner.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 321kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large 10x10, 9x13, 10x13 or similar size Casserole dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Frozen Hash Browns (two 16 ounce packages)
- 3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 3 Tablespoons Butter, salted (or unsalted)
- 1 cup Milk, 1% (Skim, 2%, or Whole will work)
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth (or chicken broth)
- 8 ounces Sour Cream
- 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar (or mild)
- 2 Scallions
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Add the frozen hash browns to the 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
- Thinly slice 2 scallions, both the whites and the greens.
- In preheated medium saucepan over low heat, add butter and stir to melt. Add the flour and whisk to combine with the butter. Cook stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until it forms a thick paste. Slowly whisk in the broth, just a little at a time so that it combines smoothly. Then do the same with the milk. Turn the heat up to medium-low and continue to stir and cook until it comes to a light simmer and thickens. Stir in the sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheese until combined. It's ok if the cheese does not completely melt at this point, as long as there are no clumps.
- To the casserole dish with the hash browns, pour over the cheese sauce. Sprinkle the scallions in, reserving a couple teaspoons for garnish. Mix everything to combine so that all of the hash browns are mixed with the sauce.
- Bake in the oven center rack for 45 minutes covered with aluminum foil. Remove the cover for the last 5-10 minutes and turn the broiler on to brown the top. Watch closely so the casserole does not burn under the broiler.
- Garnish with remaining scallion greens. Serve and Enjoy!
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Notes
- Can I use fresh potatoes in this recipe? If you don’t have frozen hash browns, you can use fresh potatoes in this cheesy hashbrown casserole. If you have fresh potatoes, you can go a couple of ways after peeling 2 pounds of either Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. You can create your own hash browns using a grater or food processor. If you do this option, be sure to squeeze out any excess water after the potatoes are shredded. You could also dice the potatoes into very small ¼ inch by ¼ inch pieces. Follow the recipe the same way once you prep the potatoes
- Can I freeze this Hash Brown Potato Casserole? This Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is great to make ahead and freeze and save time for future meals! You can either prepare it entirely, then freeze or cook it and freeze it. To thaw, place in the refrigerator 24 hours in advance of cooking. Then place in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes if already cooked or 45 minutes covered if not cooked then 10 minutes uncovered.
