Hash Brown Casserole: The Crispy, Cheesy Crowd-Pleaser Everyone Begs For
There’s something downright magical about a pan of Hash Brown Casserole fresh from the oven — golden crispy edges, tender potato shreds inside, and rivers of melted cheddar holding everything together. It’s the ultimate comfort side that disappears first at potlucks, holiday brunches, Easter, Christmas morning… you name it. One bite and people are already asking for the recipe.
The secret? Perfectly uniform shreds (both potato and cheese) that cook evenly and melt like a dream). The Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater makes that part a total breeze — but the real star is still this ridiculously good casserole.
🧀Ingredients (Serves 8–10 as a side)
30 oz frozen shredded hash browns (thawed) OR OR 6–7 medium russet potatoes
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Crispy Topping
2 cups cornflakes or panko, lightly crushed
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup extra cheddar (optional, for max pull)
🔥Step-by-Step: Golden Hash Brown Heaven
Shred Everything Like a Pro
Potatoes: If using fresh, peel and run through the coarse blade on your cheese grater rotary. Pat dry.
Cheese: Switch to the fine shred blade and shred the full 2½ cups of cheddar in seconds — fluffy, even shreds that melt perfectly.
Mix the Creamy Magic
Combine potatoes, shredded cheddar, cream soup, sour cream, melted butter, onion, and seasonings in a big bowl. Stir until every shred is coated.
Build the Crunchy Crown
Mix crushed cornflakes or panko with the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top. Add that extra handful of shredded cheddar if you want cheesy edges.
Bake to Bubbling Perfection
Pour into a greased 9×13 dish. Bake at 350°F until golden and bubbly. Let rest a few minutes — it slices cleaner and the cheese pull is legendary.
🌶️Tips & Twists
Make-Ahead Magic – Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Add topping right before baking.
Protein Boost – Fold in bacon, sausage, or ham.
Spicy Kick – Diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
Lighter Version – Greek yogurt + reduced-fat cheese.
🥔Final Thoughts: Breakfast (or Dinner) Goals Unlocked
This Hash Brown Casserole is pure comfort on a spoon — creamy, cheesy, crispy, and stupidly easy. With the rotary grater doing the heavy lifting, you’ll have perfect potato and cheese shreds every single time, no scraped knuckles required.
