A delicious and hearty casserole made with hash browns, cheese, and optional bacon, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Yield:Serves 8
Category:Casserole
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 (30 oz) bag frozen hash browns
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cooked bacon if using. Mix until well combined.
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour the hash brown mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the casserole.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
Substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup for a vegetarian option.