Cheesy Hash Brown Potato Casserole
Every good Midwesterner has a recipe for cheesy potatoes when a comforting side dish is needed; these easy Cheesy Potatoes with Frozen Hash Browns includes Ranch seasoning for a delicious twist on this wintertime staple.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 380kcal
Equipment
- Spatula
- 9 x 13 baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 30 ounce package frozen hash browns
- ½ cup butter (1 stick)
- 1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 1 pint sour cream
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
- 1 5 ounce package croutons, garlic and butter flavored
- 1-2 jalapenos, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- Layering is the key to success for these super awesome ranch cheesy potatoes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet, diced onion, and diced jalapeno (optional). Mix to combine.1 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup, 1 pint sour cream, ½ cup 2% milk , ½ cup yellow onion, diced, 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning, 1-2 jalapenos, finely diced
- Melt ½ cup butter in a small pan over low heat and pour it into a 9x13 pan.½ cup butter
- Add half a package of frozen hash browns to the pan, spreading evenly.1 30 ounce package frozen hash browns
- Pour half of the wet mixture over the frozen hash browns and use a spatula to evenly layer.
- Next, sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese evenly over the top of this layer.2 cups cheddar cheese, grated , 2 cups pepper jack cheese, grated
- Add remaining half of frozen hash browns.
- Add remaining half of the wet mixture, using a spatula to spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of cheese over the top of that layer.
- Crush up the package of croutons and sprinkle them evenly over the top of the cheese.1 5 ounce package croutons, garlic and butter flavored
- Bake for 45 minutes, uncovered.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
These Cheesy Potatoes can be prepared a day in advance, but you'll want to wait to add the crushed crouton topping until right before you're ready to bake it. Prepare the casserole as instructed, then store covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to make it.
If you'd rather this dish not have any spice, feel free to leave out the jalapeno.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 883IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 1mg