Description
Au Gratin Hash Brown Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines crispy hash browns with creamy, cheesy goodness. Perfect for any occasion, this dish features layers of melted cheddar cheese and sautéed onions, all baked to golden perfection. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz frozen shredded hash browns
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine hash browns, sautéed onions, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in 2 cups of cheddar cheese into the mixture.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg