Ham and Cheese Hashbrown Casserole Recipe | Quick Version of Ham Scalloped Potatoes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often less expensive and melts well.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Cream of mushroom is usually cheaper and works well in casseroles.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Bacon can provide a different flavor at a lower price.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or 355°F.

Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.

In a bowl, pour in the frozen hash browns and break them up a little.

Add 2 cups of diced ham to the bowl.

Add 1 12 oz can of condensed cream of chicken soup, shaking it to help it come out.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter in the microwave and add it to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of sour cream to the mixture.

Add garlic powder to taste, starting with a half teaspoon.

Add salt and pepper to taste, starting with a half teaspoon each.

Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to the bowl.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly, using a stiff rubber spatula if necessary.

Pour the mixture into the greased pan.

Lightly sprinkle the top with 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes and seasoned salt.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, checking at 50 minutes.

If needed, place under the broiler for 3 minutes to get the top crispy.

Let cool for a bit before serving.

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