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Hash Brown Casserole

Cultural Context

Hash Brown Casserole, a beloved American comfort food, often appears at family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Its roots trace back to the 1960s, when convenience foods like frozen hash browns gained popularity. The dish embodies the spirit of potluck meals, showcasing creamy, cheesy goodness that appeals to all ages. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different cheeses or vegetables, making it a versatile favorite.

AmericanUSmain
60 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 cup Jimmy Dean mild sausage
1 medium yellow onion, diced
6 large eggs
12 oz can evaporated milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
30 oz frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream of chicken soup

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: cream of mushroom soup

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby jack cheese

Colby jack is often less expensive and melts well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2

In medium skillet over medium high heat, break up and brown breakfast sausage. Add in diced peppers and onions and cook until softened.

3

In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

4

Stir in thawed hash browns, cheese, cooked sausage, peppers, and onions. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 1 hour in preheated oven until mixture is set in the middle.

5

Cool for 15 minutes to help set up. Sprinkle dried parsley on top. Cut into squares and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

9 x 13 baking dishmedium skilletlarge mixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Cheesy Hash Brown BakePotato Casserole

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