Hash Brown Casserole With Sour Cream
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Sour cream, Ritz crackers, melted cheese, butter, and cream of celery soup take this hash brown casserole with sour cream to an unbelievable level of flavor. It’s a must-have side dish at any Southern social gathering.
This hash brown casserole with sour cream has had starring roles in some of the best occasions of my life: family reunions, Thanksgiving, Sunday dinners at Grandmama’s House, picnics, potlucks, and church dinners. It’s pretty much an unwritten rule that if you have a gathering of any decent size in the South and do not include a hash brown casserole, you’re sure to be ostracized from the community and brought up on prayer lists at more than one congregation the next weekend. Even in times where we find ourselves home more often this is a fabulous option.
There are two primary hash brown casserole recipes (although countless variations exist). The first one is what I think of as a cheesy hash brown casserole. This is the type that Cracker Barrel serves and my husband’s favorite. Here’s the copycat recipe for you and your family’s own enjoyment.
The second main type is what I am bringing you today. This hash brown casserole with sour cream is also cheesy but it includes buttery Ritz crackers, cubed potatoes, and sour cream to up the flavor level to unbelievable. In case you haven’t guessed, this is my favorite version!
It also wins points because it’s so easy to make. You just mix the ingredients together, place them in a casserole dish with the cracker crumbs on top, and bake. In 40 minutes it’s ready to enjoy. Don’t you just love an easy casserole recipe that also tastes unbelievably delicious? I know I do!
Recipe Ingredients
- Frozen cubed hash browns (thawed)
- Ritz crackers (you don’t need the whole box but I recommend eating the rest yourself. It’s a sacrifice but I believe in you!)
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream (full fat if possible)
- Cream of celery soup (cream of chicken soup will work)
- Melted butter
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make Hash Brown Casserole With Sour Cream
This recipe includes my favorite instructions… dump everything in a big bowl (except the cracker crumbs).
Stir until well incorporated.
Spoon into a greased 9×13 casserole dish and then sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
DIG IN!
This is great as a side dish to any meal of the day.
Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating in the oven or air fryer to ensure the top gets crispy again.
Recipe Notes
- Feel free to substitute the crackers for fresh or panko breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, or crumbled french fried onions.
- You can also use cream of mushroom soup in this recipe.
- If you’re out of cubed hash browns, shredded hash browns will also work.
- Another option is to add 1/2 cup of chopped green onion or yellow onion to your casserole with the other ingredients.
Recipe FAQs
What do you serve with a hash brown breakfast casserole?
This casserole recipe is very versatile. You can serve it for breakfast with bacon and eggs. Otherwise, serve it as a side at dinner with pork chops, steak, or fried chicken and some vegetables like grilled asparagus or fresh green beans.
You may like these other casserole recipes:
Deluxe Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Taco Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Embarrassingly Easy Ham and Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen cubed hash browns 2 pounds
- 1 carton sour cream 16-ounce, full fat is best
- 1 can cream of celery soup cream of chicken soup works, too
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the cracker crumbs. Stir well until combined.1 package frozen cubed hash browns, 1 carton sour cream, 1 can cream of celery soup, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Spoon into a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top.1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs
- Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
Christy I am wondering if you think adding cooked chicken cubes would work in this casserole? I am thinking maybe chicken and a little bit of broccoli would make it a main dish? Sounds absolutely delish as is, just curious if anyone has tried it with meat. Thank you!
I haven’t ever tried it Kandy but I would love to hear how it turns out if you decide to give it a try!!
hi christy how can i make this recipe its just my hubby and i so i would yo make it for 2
I would just divide it in half. You may end up with an extra serving or two but it’s great as leftovers as well!
I cannot seem to print your recipes anymore! Been copying them for a long time! I love your recipes and miss being able to copy them! Thanks!
I use cream of potato or cream of onion soup. I’ve never frozen my hash brown potato casserole before. Does it freeze well?
Yes, it freezes great!
I was looking for your post that I saw about a week ago, maybe a little longer about your makeup. I wanted to look for some of the products at a drug store. But I was not able to find it again. Could you please tell me where to look for it? I checked the previous e-mails for the past two weeks.
Hey Ameree! That was a post I put on my Instagram and then shared it to my Facebook page. Thank you for following me there! I’ve had a lot of people ask so when I saw your question this morning I decided to go ahead and make a post about it. You can find that here: https://www.southernplate.com/2017/06/whats-in-my-makeup-bag.html
Thank you!
We have cheese issues in our house what do you think this would taste like without the cheese
I am not sure Sue, I have always made it with cheese. I hope you will come back and let me know if you give it a try!!
What???!!! Can it get better than your original version!??? I have won fame and honors for my “cheesy hash browns”. I make a really HUGE batch for potlucks and gatherings (and I cook every day for 9 kids and a husband, so I know HUGE when I see it), and I have yet to take any home. Those who love the crispy edges even scrape the pan clean for me. : ) I’ll have to try this one now!
🙂 I hope you love this version just as much Becky!! They are equally good if you will give it a try!