The Ultimate Hashbrown Casserole
A classic side or potluck dish, this hashbrown casserole truly is the ultimate version! Made with mouthwatering flavor add-ins and no condensed soups!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 30 oz bag frozen shredded hashbrown potatoes, thawed
- 3 cups diced smoked sausage
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2-3 Tbsp canned diced green chiles, drained
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 4 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- minced fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F degrees. Lightly spray a 3 qt baking dish or skillet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving the drippings in the skillet, to a large mixing bowl with the thawed hashbrown potatoes.
- Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Remove to large mixing bowl with potato mixture, along with the green chiles.
- To same skillet, add butter and melt. Once melted, add flour and whisk to combine, cooking 1 minute. Slowly pour in milk and chicken stock, whisking as you pour. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to MED-LOW and simmer, stirring often, until thickened to the consistency of a slightly thinned out condensed soup, about 5-10 minutes.
- Add 3 cups of cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and combined. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Add cheese sauce to mixing bowl and stir to combine all ingredients. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish or skillet.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese, and bake 45-50 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown. If desired, garnish, then serve.
Notes
To make ahead:
Complete steps 1-6, cool, then cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Before baking, let dish sit at room temperature 20 minutes, sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese, then bake and serve as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal