Cindy’s Hash Browns Bake
Description
This delightful dish comes from a cherished local community cookbook and stands out among the many variations of hash brown casseroles. Perfect for families, especially those with a member who isn’t fond of sour cream, this recipe delivers a wonderfully crispy texture and robust flavor. A couple of key tips: ensure the potatoes are entirely thawed—microwave them if needed—and consider baking for a full hour (or even 70 minutes) to achieve the ultimate crispy edges that everyone will love.
Cook Time
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Recipe Category
- Potato
Keywords
- Vegetable, Oven, < 4 Hours
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Low fat cottage cheese | 1 cup |
| Fresh lemon juice | 1 ½ tbsp |
| Milk | 2 tbsp |
| Frozen southern style hash brown potatoes | 1 (32 oz bag) |
| Butter | ½ cup |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 cup |
| Garlic powder | ½ tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Onion | 1 (medium, diced) |
| Parmesan cheese | ½ cup |
| Sweet paprika | ½ tsp |
| Crushed cornflakes | 1 cup |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 483.1
- Fat: 31.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 18.7 g
- Cholesterol: 87.5 mg
- Sodium: 1194.5 mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.3 g
- Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugar: 1.4 g
- Protein: 22.6 g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 ½ tbsp of lemon juice, and 2 tbsp of milk, processing for 10-15 seconds until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- In an ungreased 9×13-inch glass baking dish, spread the thawed hash brown potatoes into an even layer.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt ¼ cup of butter. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the soup, cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup of grated Cheddar cheese, ½ tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of salt, and the diced onion, mixing well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the layer of potatoes, using the back of a mixing spoon to spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of crushed cornflakes generously over the top of the casserole.
- Melt the remaining ¼ cup of butter and drizzle it evenly over the cornflakes.
- Finish by topping the casserole with ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and a generous sprinkling of ½ tsp of sweet paprika.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or up to 1 hour and 10 minutes, until the potatoes are completely tender and the edges of the topping have achieved a beautiful golden brown.
This Cindy’s Hash Browns Bake is perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings, and its comforting flavors make it a sure crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to prepare time and again!
