cheesy hashbrown casserole with ritz cracker topping

FUNERAL POTATOESĬasserole was served everywhere from breakfast potlucks, to neighborhood potlucks The first Hash Brown Casserole recipes were made by combining frozen hash browns, condensed cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese together, spreading in a baking dish, topping with more cheese followed by corn flakes, crushed potato chips or crushed Ritz crackers.

Hashbrown Casserole became extremely popular in America in the 1950s, the era of “cream of soups” and casseroles galore. It is a traditional potato casserole in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, topped with more cheese and baked until hot and bubbly. If you aren’t familiar with Hashbrown Casserole, you might know it as funeral potatoes, cheesy hash browns, party potatoes, Christmas potatoes, Ward party potatoes or simply potato casserole. I was always hoping for leftovers for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well – three scoops were never enough. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER WHAT IS HASHBROWN CASSEROLE?ĭid you grow up on cheesy Hashbrown Casserole? It was always the one dish I had to have at Christmas and Easter because it’s creamy, cheesy, dreamy and 100% addicting, and of course, it pairs exceptionally well with ham. – the possibilities are wildly endless – and so is its deliciousness. This cheesy Hashbrown Casserole is quick and easy and you can prep it entirely ahead of time, refrigerate, then bake until warm and bubbly at dinner time OR freeze for later! You can make the recipe as written or customize it with all sort of add-ins such as ham, bacon, sausage, veggies, etc. This Hashbrown Casserole is the BEST ever without any canned soups or mayo but SO mega creamy, decadently delicious and the most comforting side dish EVER! It is always a massive hit whether for casual family dinners, company dinners, potlucks, or holiday dinners such as Easter and Christmas it’s also a crowd pleaser for breakfast or brunch! This Hash Brown Casserole recipe is made with tender hash browns enveloped in the most flavorful rich, creamy cheese sauce spiked with melty Gruyere and cheddar all topped with buttery cracker crumbs or crispy corn flakes.

This from scratch Hash Brown Casserole recipe is about to become your favorite easy, cheesy potato anything!

Cheesy hashbrown casserole with ritz cracker topping