Hashbrown Casserole
A family favorite, Hashbrown Casserole is traditionally made with canned cream of chicken or mushroom soup. Not this version, all the ingredients are from scratch for a healthier, lower sodium side dish you wonโt feel guilty about feeding your family. Still rich and creamy, but an elevated version of the classic dish.
Hashbrown Casserole
You know Iโm all about the sides. Holiday dinners always have the most stellar side dishes that sometimes overshadow the main dish. Thatโs cool. Iโll take it all. Especially if everything is made from fresh ingredients and from scratch. SCRATCH. Meaning, no convenience foods what.so.ever. Do you hear me? No canned soup my friendsโฆ.just toss it out the door. I know itโs quick and convenient but itโs just not good.
Now, donโt get me wrongโฆ.the classic Hash Brown Casserole is delish made with the canned soup but would you eat the soup aloneโฆ.without anything added? Would you take a spoonful of the gelatinous gray matter and pop it in your mouthโฆ.and not spit it out? I bet now. Soโฆ.like the wine ruleโฆdonโt cook with any wine you wouldnโt drinkโฆ.donโt cook with food you wouldnโt eat by itself. (Flour, nutmeg, garlic powderโฆ.that doesnโt countโฆIโm talking convenience foods here.)
This homemade Hash Brown Casserole is inspired by the Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole I love. Itโs made completely from scratch and topped with a crumbly, buttery cornflake topping thatโs crunchy and perfect.
How To Make Hashbrown Casserole
This easy hash brown casserole is super simple to make and you can even prep it in advance. Just leave the cornflake topping off until right before you pop it into the oven.
- The sauce comes together in minutes and then itโs just a matter of mixing everything in a giant bowl and dumping it all into a baking dish.
- All of this can be done up to 24 hours in advance. Just cover and chill in the fridge for the night.
- The next day, let the dish come to room temperatureโฆwhip up your cornflake topping and bake.
- Done and done. How awesome is that?
And I know what youโre thinkingโฆ.the cornflakes. Theyโre convenienceโฆtheyโre processed. Yeah, I know but if youโre ready to start making homemade cornflakesโฆjust let me know. Weโll take on that challenge together. Me and you. Letโs go.
What To Serve With Hash Brown Casserole
We love to serve our Hashbrown Casserole with a juicy Ham for the holidays but itโs equally amazing with this Roast Tenderloin or our favorite Prime Rib recipe.
If you have a smaller gathering, itโs equally amazing with Filet Mignon.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen southern style hash browns, thawed
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups low fat milk
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 vidalia onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup low fat greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heatand whisk in the flour cooking until golden. Whisk in the milk and continue to cook until slightly thickened.
- Add the vegetable broth, nutmeg, garlic powder, salt and pepper and bring to a boil stirring constantly. Continue cooking until thickened. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a small sautรฉ pan coated with cooking spray, sautรฉ the onions until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the hash browns, bรฉchamel sauce, onion mixture, cheese, and yogurt. Pour the mixture into a 13ร9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray and spread into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornflakes and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the potatoes and bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve immediately.
19 Comments on โHashbrown Casseroleโ
Yes! Donโt cook with food that you wouldnโt eat by itself. That is my new mantra! Love this creamy goodness, so much more than my momโs recipe (ssh donโt tell!). And that cornflake topping is like the icing on the cake!
Iโve never heard of hashbrown casserole and the original doesnโt sound very appealing at all, but your version sounds great!
That would be so perfect for breakfast tomorrow!
Iโd eat this for dinner, breakfast or anytime in between. It looks like the ultimate comfort food!