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Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole That’ll Steal the Show at Any Dinner Table

You know that one dish at a potluck that disappears before you even grab a plate? That’s this cheesy hashbrown casserole. Or as my family calls it, 'funeral potatoes'—not because they’re sad, but because they’re so good, they bring people together in any moment. There’s something oddly comforting about a bubbling casserole dish full of shredded potatoes, butter, sour cream, and enough cheese to make your cardiologist raise an eyebrow. It’s easy, hearty, and guaranteed to get you recipe requests. And let’s be real—sometimes you just need a dish that feels like a warm hug with crispy edges. I make this when I’m too tired to cook something fussy but still want applause from the dinner table. It works for brunch, dinner, or next-day breakfast. It’s not fancy. It’s just cheesy, creamy, crispy magic in a pan. So if you’re into recipes that are low-effort, high-reward, and always leave folks scraping the dish clean, this one’s for you.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, Comforting Casseroles, Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes, Easy Cheesy Potatoes, Funeral Potatoes With Hashbrowns, Hashbrown Potato Casserole, Potato Side Dishes Easy
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 (30-ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cornflakes, crushed (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fold in the thawed hash browns and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
  4. Scoop the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  5. In a small bowl, toss the crushed cornflakes with 2 tablespoons melted butter, then sprinkle over the top.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
  7. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving (if you can wait that long).