This hash brown casserole without soup will have you hooked the minute you take a scoop. It's a warm, comforting, all-around delicious casserole the whole family will love and it's so easy to make. Not to mention, this hash brown casserole is oh-so-cheesy, perfectly crispy, and is loaded with perfectly seasoned potatoes for an umami flavor simply you can't get in any other dish.
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The Best Hash Brown Casserole Without Soup
This hash brown casserole without soup is the perfect dish to make for brunch with friends or a family dinner. And the reason I say that is because just a few simple steps are all you'll have to follow to have an absolutely luxurious breakfast to serve to them.
The flavor of this easy hashbrown casserole - while simple - is inexplicably savory and downright delicious. It's basically like loaded hash browns but in casserole form and better.
Plus, you can make this hash brown casserole the ultimate meal by serving it with this breakfast sausage recipe or air fryer turkey bacon. But you don't even need to serve it with anything else since this hash brown casserole is loaded with so many delicious elements
By the way, if you want to try another casserole recipe similar to this one, you have to check out this chicken tater tot casserole and chicken hashbrown casserole next!
Why This Recipe Works
Versatile. You can serve this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's delicious any time of day!
Simple ingredients. You probably have everything you need to make this recipe at home already.
Crowd-pleaser. Kids and adults always love these cheesy hash browns, so you know the casserole will be a hit whenever you serve it.
Ingredients
As I mentioned above, the ingredients for this cheesy hashbrown casserole recipe are simple, and the steps don't take much time.
Better yet, these ingredients are loved by even the pickiest of eaters. Thanks to its versatility and homemade charm, everyone really falls in love with this hash brown casserole. Atleast they do at our house.
Anyway, check out everything that you need:
- 5 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed (8-10 pieces, depending on the size)
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dried dill optional
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack blend
How To Make Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
1. Prep: Heat the oven to 480°F (250ºC). Combine the half and half with the cornstarch in a small bowl, and set it aside.
2. Cook: Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the garlic and onion to the melted butter. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Add the dill and cornstarch cream mixture and cook for a couple more minutes or until it starts to get thick.
3. Mix: In a bowl, combine the hash browns, everything from the skillet, and sour cream. Mix until all of the ingredients are well combined.
4. Bake and serve: Transfer the mixture to a baking tray and top it all off with the shredded cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let it cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Tips To Make The Best Recipe
- Add veggies like bell peppers, jalapenos, broccoli, or green onions.
- Add protein like diced ham, ground turkey, or crumbled bacon.
- Use mozzarella cheese, pepper jack cheese, white cheddar cheese, or a mix of everything.
- Swap sour cream for cream cheese to make a more decadent casserole.
- Mix all of the ingredients thoroughly before adding the creamy cheese sauce to the baking dish.
How To Store Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
So, this cheesy hash brown casserole will make about 6 servings. And, I'm not going to lie, odds are if you make this for a family breakfast you won't have any leftovers.
However, if you do, you can store this cheesy hash brown casserole in the casserole dish directly with a cover on top. Alternatively, you can transfer it into a couple of airtight containers and it will keep in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
How To Reheat Hash Brown Casserole
Now, if you store your leftovers in the fridge, you'll probably want to reheat them.
And to do that, the quickest way is to put an individual-sized serving in the microwave and cook it in 30-second increments until warmed through.
Or, you can reheat the hash brown casserole in an oven - or toaster oven - at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
Wrapping It All Up
Well, there you have it!
That's how to make a quick and easy cheesy hash brown casserole recipe that the family and any of your guests will love.
It makes a great quick breakfast, brunch, or even dinner that is filled with flavor, cheese, and deliciousness.
If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think!
By the way, if you want to try out another hashbrown casserole recipe that does use soup, give this Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole a try.
More Casserole Recipes
If you want to give some more delicious casserole recipes a try, we have a ton that I think you'll like just as much!
Give one of these easy casserole recipes a try next:
- Ground turkey casserole
- Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole
- Doritos taco casserole
- Mexican casserole
- Crack chicken casserole
- Chicken divan
- Broccoli rice casserole
- Asparagus casserole
Oh, and as always, be sure to check out our YouTube channel and Instagram page for even more deliciousness.
Hash Brown Casserole Without Soup

This hash brown casserole without soup will have you hooked the minute you take a scoop. It's a warm, comforting, all-around delicious casserole the whole family will love and it's so easy to make. Not to mention, this hash brown casserole is oh-so-cheesy, perfectly crispy, and is loaded with perfectly seasoned potatoes for an umami flavor simply you can't get in any other dish.
Ingredients
- 5 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed (8-10 pieces, depending on the size)
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dried dill optional
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack blend (or any cheese you want)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 480°F (250ºC).
- Combine the half and half with the cornstarch in a small bowl, set aside.
- Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the dill and cream mixture and cook for a couple more minutes or until it starts to get thick.
- In a bowl, combine the hash browns, cream mixture, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking tray and top with the shredded cheeses.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 209Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 9g
Sam
Really great casserole!!
Terry
Oh my gosh I am obsessed with hash browns and this was excellent!!
Jill
Highly recommend make this....We doubled the cheese and it really added a ton more flavor.