Cheesy hash brown potatoes without cream of chicken soup

Q: What is hash brown casserole made of?

Either way, Im still calling them cheesy potatoes, or Hash Brown Casserole. This version uses diced hash brown potatoes. The potatoes are mixed with a cheesy sauce and topped with corn flakes and butter before baking. The finished casserole is creamy, cheesy, buttery, and crunchy.

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WHAT ARE FUNERAL POTATOES?
WHY ARE THEY CALLED FUNERAL POTATOES?
DO I NEED TO THAW THE HASHBROWNS FIRST?
SUBSTITUTE FOR CREAM SOUP IN HASHBROWN POTATO CASSEROLE
TIPS AND MORE
What mixes well with hash browns?
What is traditionally the main ingredient of hash browns?
How do I substitute frozen hash browns for fresh potatoes?
What is hash brown casserole made of?

This easy hashbrown casserole recipe has been a family favorite for a long time. I posted it here on the blog four years ago, but I’ve modified it a bit since then to avoid using a cream soup.

32 oz. shredded frozen potatoes
1 1/2 cups sour cream {I sometimes just use an entire 16 oz container.}
1/2 cup milk
1 med onion, chopped
1/2 stick butter
2 generous cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste, optional
organic corn flakes {we try to avoid GMOs}

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Saute onion in butter. Mix potatoes and shredded cheddar cheese together. In a small bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups sour cream, onion, salt and pepper. Add to potato mixture. Mix well.

Use a whisk to de-glaze saute pan with milk and remaining 1/4 cup sour cream. You can add a pinch of salt to this mixture. Add to the other ingredients and mix well.

Pour into a greased 13×9 casserole dish. Sprinkle crushed cornflakes on top. {Sometimes I add extra cheese on top as well}. Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Enjoy!

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Hashbrown Potato Casserole No Cream Soup, this particular recipe is also known as Funeral Potatoes. It’s creamy, rich, and super easy to put together.

WHAT ARE FUNERAL POTATOES?

It’s a potato casserole recipe made with hashbrown potatoes, cheese, creamed soup (usually), and topped most commonly with cornflakes (I used potato chips).

WHY ARE THEY CALLED FUNERAL POTATOES?

It is commonly served as a side dish for traditional after-funeral dinners.

This casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It’s liked by the majority of people, it’s easy to make, it feeds a crowd, and it travels relatively well. All of these factors made them popular at potlucks and, you guessed it, at funerals.

However, you can enjoy this potato casserole any ole time. This recipe one of my favorite side dishes for the holidays. Maybe your family likes mashed potatoes smothered in gravy but do them and yourself a favor and have both! Once you try these, you’ll understand why I say that!

I also like to serve these potatoes at brunch. You can mix the casserole together the night before, refrigerate, and bake it as the biscuits cook.

DO I NEED TO THAW THE HASHBROWNS FIRST?

Yes. Always thaw frozen hash browns before you bake (or slow cook) them. Thawing hash browns will guarantee that you have the tastiest dish possible and that they are cooked all the way through. Additionally, when you thaw frozen ingredients before cooking it allows you to remove the excess moisture which can make your casserole soggy!

If you’re in a time-crunch, thaw the hashbrowns in the microwave and drain any excess water off.

SUBSTITUTE FOR CREAM SOUP IN HASHBROWN POTATO CASSEROLE

Absolutely! Substituting white sauce for canned cream soup will work in any recipe where ‘cream of’ soup is used. Check out my Baked Corn Casserole. It’s so much better with the white sauce instead of canned soup!

To substitute the white sauce, there’s only one easy step which takes about 5 minutes more time but the flavor is superior in my opinion.

TIPS AND MORE

I used crushed wavy potato chips for the topping on my casserole. I found with potato chips you do not need any butter. In my opinion, chips are much better than cornflakes. I recommend crushed butter crackers, like Ritz crackers, and your second option.

For a Ritz cracker topping, use 1 and 1/2 cups crushed Ritz tossed with 1/4 cup melted butter.

I used a pinch of dried thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh, crushed garlic in my potatoes. Of course, you can omit either or both if you prefer.

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Substitute for Cream Soup

3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup onions diced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 and ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 and ½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Casserole

26 ounce hashbrowns frozen but thawed
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
½ cup sour cream
1 and ½ cup potato chips crushed, I used this brand

Sub for Creamed Soup

In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter and melt. Add the diced onion to the melted butter and cook until translucent about 5 minutes. (I used my Le Creuset 5 quart Braiser for this whole recipe, even put it in the oven.)
Add the flour. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.
Whisk in the chicken broth and milk and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly. This will take 4 to 5 minutes. Whisk frequently.

Casserole

Remove your pan from the heat and stir in the cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
Add the sour cream, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic. Stir until combined.
Fold in the thawed hash browns and stir until combined.
If the mixture isn't in an oven-safe pan, spread the mixture into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick spray.
Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

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What mixes well with hash browns?

Quick Answer: What to Eat With Hash Browns? The most complementing dishes to have with hash browns are— eggs, breakfast sandwiches, bacon, corned beef, cheese, ham, salmon, Croque Madame, quiche, nachos, sausages, burritos, quesadilla, meatloaf, turkey, pizza, and pot roast.

What is traditionally the main ingredient of hash browns?

Hash browns, also spelled hashed browns, are a popular American and British breakfast food, consisting of finely chopped potatoes that have been fried until browned.

How do I substitute frozen hash browns for fresh potatoes?

You can use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns if you would like. You'll need to shred the potatoes to be like hash browns, then put the shreds in a bowl of cold water. Then you'll stir, drain, add more water and repeat a few times to remove the starch from the potatoes.

What is hash brown casserole made of?

Either way, I'm still calling them cheesy potatoes, or Hash Brown Casserole. This version uses diced hash brown potatoes. The potatoes are mixed with a cheesy sauce and topped with corn flakes and butter before baking. The finished casserole is creamy, cheesy, buttery, and crunchy.