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Hash Brown Casserole (without Cream Soup)

A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful hash brown casserole made with a homemade cream soup substitute, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 83 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients
  

Cream Soup Substitute Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 3 tbsps flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk, 1% or 2%
  • A dash of salt and pepper

Casserole Ingredients

  • 30-32 oz frozen shredded hash browns thawed
  • 1 batch cream soup substitute
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 2 cups cubed ham
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Cream Soup Substitute

  • In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth until no lumps remain. Then, slowly whisk in milk until incorporated.
  • Continue whisking over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Hash Brown Casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns with melted butter, ensuring even coating.
  • Gently stir in the prepared cream soup substitute, sour cream, diced onion, cubed ham, and 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.2mg
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