Hash Brown Casserole

Health score
2%
Hash Brown Casserole
45 min.
12
219kcal

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Welcome to a comforting dish that's perfect for any gathering or casual dinner – the Hash Brown Casserole! This delightful side dish combines the crispy goodness of Southern-style hash brown potatoes with the creamy richness of cheese and sour cream, all topped off with a golden crunch of cornflakes. Whether you're looking to impress your guests at a family reunion, enhance a holiday feast, or simply indulge in a cozy snack, this casserole is sure to be a hit.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, but it also serves a generous portion for up to 12 people. Each serving comes in at a modest 219 calories, allowing you to enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt. The combination of flavors – from the onion to the paprika and black pepper – creates a delicious harmony that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

As a cooking enthusiast, I love how versatile this dish can be. It’s perfect as a side for breakfast, a hearty appetizer, or even a delightful snack at any time of day. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this Hash Brown Casserole will soon become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven to 350°F, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter divided melted
  • 10.8 ounce cream of chicken soup undiluted reduced-fat reduced-sodium canned (such as Campbell's Healthy Request)
  • cups cornflakes crushed
  • ounce cream light sour (such as Daisy)
  • 32 ounce hash browns diced frozen southern-style
  • 0.8 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika 
  • ounces processed cheese food light cubed (such as Velveeta )

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients and 1 tablespoon butter in a large bowl; toss well.
  3. Combine soup and cheese in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 6 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream.
  4. Pour cheese mixture over potato mixture, and stir well.
  5. Spread mixture evenly in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  6. Combine cornflakes and remaining 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle evenly over top of potato mixture.
  7. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories219kcal
Protein12.12%
Fat47.99%
Carbs39.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.75
Glycemic Load
5.02
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.3426086384317%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:218.5kcal
10.93%
Fat:11.88g
18.28%
Saturated Fat:6.43g
40.16%
Carbohydrates:22.21g
7.4%
Net Carbohydrates:20.78g
7.56%
Sugar:1.48g
1.65%
Cholesterol:32.56mg
10.85%
Sodium:575.91mg
25.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.75g
13.5%
Calcium:238.92mg
23.89%
Phosphorus:186.58mg
18.66%
Iron:2.54mg
14.1%
Vitamin B3:2.24mg
11.21%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.31%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
10%
Vitamin C:8.12mg
9.84%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.69%
Vitamin A:470.17IU
9.4%
Potassium:318.92mg
9.11%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.87%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.4%
Selenium:5.58µg
7.98%
Copper:0.13mg
6.7%
Folate:25.81µg
6.45%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.79%
Fiber:1.43g
5.73%
Magnesium:19.29mg
4.82%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.98%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.88%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.13%
Vitamin K:2.03µg
1.94%
Source:My Recipes