Au Gratin Hash Browns

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
Family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this dish. It has been a family favorite since my mother first found it. Now our son, a cheese lover, makes the side dish for nearly every family function. We love its rich taste.—Kathy Brandenburg, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Ingredients

  • 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
  • 2 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, cheese, onion, salt and pepper. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, soup and 1/4 cup butter. Pour over potato mixture and mix gently to combine. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Toss cornflakes and remaining butter; sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until heated through.