Best 6 Donnas Creamy Hash Browns Casserole Recipes

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Calling all hash brown lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Donna's Creamy Hash Browns Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the crispy, golden-brown texture of hash browns with a velvety, indulgent cream sauce. This delectable casserole is not just any ordinary breakfast dish; it's an explosion of flavors and textures that will elevate your brunch or dinner table to new heights.

Indulge in the contrasting textures of crispy hash browns that melt in your mouth and the creamy, cheesy sauce that envelops every bite. Each forkful is a symphony of flavors, with the savory notes of the hash browns perfectly complemented by the richness of the cream sauce. The subtle hints of spices and herbs add depth and complexity to this extraordinary dish.

But that's not all! This article also unveils a treasure trove of other tantalizing recipes that will satisfy every palate. From the classic Hash Brown Casserole with its crispy, cheesy topping to the innovative Tater Tot Casserole that combines the flavors of tater tots with creamy soup and vegetables, this article is a goldmine of culinary inspiration.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly through the cooking process. With step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive list of ingredients, you'll be able to recreate these delectable dishes in the comfort of your own home. So, without further ado, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the world of creamy hash brown casseroles and beyond!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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This versatile side dish is so good with grilled steak, and is delicious with other meats as well. A creamy cheese sauce and crunchy topping make this potato casserole popular for family dinners and potlucks. -Teresa Stutzman, Adair, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (32 oz.) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 lb. Velveeta, cubed
2 cups sour cream
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup butter, melted, divided
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
Fresh savory, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, cheese, sour cream, soup, 1/2 cup butter and onion. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Combine cornflakes and remaining butter; sprinkle on top. Bake, covered, at 350° until heated through, 40-50 minutes. Uncover, bake until top is golden brown, 10 minutes longer. If desired, garnish with savory. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 43g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CREAMY HASH BROWNS



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My mother often took this comforting side dish to social dinners because it was such a hit. Now I get the same compliments when I make it. Bacon and onion jazz up a creamy mixture that's quick and easy to make thanks to convenient frozen hash browns and canned soups. -Donna Downes, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (2 pounds) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
2 cups (8 ounces) cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
2 cups sour cream
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in an ungreased 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over potatoes and mix well. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

GRANDMA'S HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a friend's grandma's recipe and is absolutely the best hash brown casserole I've ever had. Kentucky grandmas sure know how to cook!

Provided by missbutterbean

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup melted butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup crushed cornflakes
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix hash browns, cream of chicken soup, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, onion, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle on top. Drizzle butter over the cornflakes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 523.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

HASH BROWN CASSEROLE



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This cheesy hash brown casserole is pure comfort! From-scratch recipe without soup and without sour cream, topped with crispy corn flakes.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

30 to 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns defrosted
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% or 2% milk (use whole milk for a richer sauce; do not use skim)
2 cups low sodium chicken broth (divided (must be low sodium, or the casserole will be too salty))
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt* (about 7 ounces)
2 cups crushed cornflakes (see blog post above for other options)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  • Spread the defrosted hash browns onto paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Pat as dry as possible.
  • In a Dutch oven or very large, deep skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, sprinkle the flour over the top. Whisk and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is golden brown and smells nutty, about 90 seconds (don't shortcut this step, or you may have a raw flour taste).
  • Reduce the heat to low. Slowly add the milk and approximately half of the chicken broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Whisk cornstarch into the remaining broth until smooth. Add to the skillet and whisk to combine.
  • Whisk in the Worcestershire, poultry seasoning, salt, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer over medium high heat, whisking constantly. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce is thickened, about 7 to 8 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed so that you maintain a constant bubble but not an aggressive boil.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Whisk in 1 cup of the cheddar and Parmesan until smoothly combined. Whisk in Greek yogurt.
  • Add the dried hash browns and stir until evenly combined.
  • Transfer hash brown mixture to prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer. Evenly top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar.
  • Prepare the topping: Place the cornflakes in a small bowl and pour the melted butter over the top. With a spatula, stir until the corn flakes are evenly coated. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
  • Cover the casserole with foil. Bake for 40 minutes, then uncover. Return to the oven and continue baking until the casserole is hot and bubbly, about 12 minutes more.
  • Switch the oven to broil (keep the pan on the center rack). Broil until the topping is golden, about 1 to 2 minutes, watching the carefully the entire time to make sure it does not burn. Remove from the oven and let rest at least 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 455 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

HASH BROWN CASSEROLE II



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Cheesy and delicious, this hash brown casserole has a crunchy topping.

Provided by CMANSKY

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Hash Brown Potato Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
½ cup melted butter
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
½ cup chopped onions
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine hash browns, 1/2 cup melted butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped onion, Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Place mixture in a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute cornflakes in 1/4 cup melted butter, and sprinkle the mixture over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake covered in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 626.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

HASH BROWNS CASSEROLE



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This is a very easy casserole using prepackaged ingredients. The Hash Browns I use are about 1/2 inch cubes, not shredded potatoes. Don't thaw them before mixing.

Provided by Bill Woodward

Categories     Potato

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (32 ounce) package frozen hash browns or 1 (32 ounce) package O'Brien potatoes
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 cup sour cream
2 (11 ounce) cans cream of celery soup
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Lawry's Seasoned Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees, and grease a 9x13 glass baking dish.
  • Mix the potatoes, onion flakes, sour cream, soup, and cheese in a mixing bowl, and spoon it into the baking dish. Spread out with a spoon or a spatula, but don't pack the mixture down.
  • Sprinkle the top with seasoning salt.
  • Bake at 300 degrees, uncovered, for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.7, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 338.6, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best choice for hash browns because they are starchy and hold their shape well. You can also use Yukon Gold potatoes, but they will be less crispy.
  • Shred the potatoes evenly: Use a box grater or a food processor to shred the potatoes. If the potatoes are shredded too finely, they will become mushy. If they are shredded too coarsely, they will not cook evenly.
  • Season the potatoes: Before cooking the potatoes, season them with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. This will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Cook the potatoes in a hot skillet: Use a large skillet over medium-high heat to cook the potatoes. This will help to create a crispy crust.
  • Stir the potatoes occasionally: Stir the potatoes occasionally while they are cooking to prevent them from sticking to the skillet.
  • Add the cheese and cream: Once the potatoes are cooked, add the cheese and cream. Stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy.
  • Bake the casserole: Pour the potato mixture into a greased baking dish and bake it in a preheated oven until it is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Serve the casserole hot: Serve the casserole hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Donna's Creamy Hash Browns Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With its crispy hash browns, creamy cheese sauce, and flavorful seasonings, this casserole is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish, give Donna's Creamy Hash Browns Casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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