Creamy 4-Ingredient Hash Brown Potato Casserole Recipe Is Breakfast Made Easy Casseroles Breakfast Brunch Side Dishes Dinner Lunch

A creamy delicious hash brown casserole made with only four ingredients? Yes! You just may rethink the hash brown casserole recipe you normally make because this one is so delicious and in the oven in no time. Did we mention it has just four ingredients? This is breakfast made easy!

It's true, you only need four easy ingredients to make this creamy hash brown casserole. Here's what you need: hash browns, heavy cream, cheddar cheese and green onions. The herb sprinkle garnish is optional. You combine all the ingredients, bake them up until golden then enjoy the cheesy potato goodness. 

Serve this easy potato casserole recipe for breakfast, brunch or as a side dish for any weeknight dinner. Seriously, it's good anytime!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded frozen hash browns
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

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• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Salt and Pepper
• Baking Dishes
• Rubber Spatula
• Mixing Bowl
• Grater
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Airtight Containers
• Pepper Grinder

Recipe Notes

• You can use Monterey Jack or even Gruyere cheese instead of cheddar. For a spicy kick, try pepper-jack cheese (or add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes). 
• Add a sprinkle of your favorite herbs as an optional garnish.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The casserole reheats well in the microwave.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the hash browns, heavy cream, green onions and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. 
2. Pour into a baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 40 minutes. Top with additional green onions and an herb sprinkle, if desired. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 435

Total Fat: 30.2g

Saturated Fat: 14.3g

Cholesterol: 71mg

Sodium: 454mg

Total Carbohydrate: 28.8g

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g

Total Sugars: 1.4g

Protein: 10.1g

Vitamin D 19mcg

Calcium: 236mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 508mg

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