Easy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

shredded cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Homemade broth is lighter and can be made with pantry staples.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can enhance flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Chop half of a large onion.

Grate 3 cups of cheddar cheese.

Melt 1/2 cup of butter and swirl it in the casserole dish to coat.

In a large bowl, add 2 cups of sour cream and a 10.5 ounce can of cream of chicken soup.

Add the chopped onion, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients until combined.

Add 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir to combine.

Add the frozen hash browns to the bowl and fold them into the mixture until coated.

Spoon the mixture into the casserole dish and spread it into an even layer.

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Allow the casserole to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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