3 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole
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Easy 3 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole a classic and popular side dish made simple without losing any flavor. This potato casserole has only three ingredients.

This 3-ingredient hash brown casserole is a simple, cheesy dish thatโs great for breakfast or as a side. With minimal prep, it bakes into a creamy and crispy combination thatโs perfect for busy mornings or potlucks. Itโs an easy way to make a comforting meal without a long list of ingredients.
Ingredients
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- black pepper
- hash brown potatoes
- heavy whipping cream
- cheddar cheese
- salt

What I like about cooking the most is you get to control everything about it. You can add more of this and less of that depending on your taste.
Like more heat? Add more spice
Do you really like cheese? Add more cheese.
Don’t likeย butter? Ah, Don’t addย butter!
I developed this recipe because I’m not a big fan of “cream of anything” soup. It has too much sodium!
3 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole
This casserole is creamy, cheesy, and hearty. It’s the perfect side for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, if you’re like me,ย for lunch! Because I’m a carb girl!
You really can’t get any simpler than this 3- Ingredient Hash Brown casserole. Basically, you put all the ingredients in a dish and bake. Heavy cream cooks and melts with cheese to make a cheesy and delicious casserole recipe.
Great served withย 2 Pack Slow Cooker Roast! Here are a few more recipes you’ll like.

3 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups hash brown potatoes
- 1 and ยพ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ยผ teaspoon salt
- ยผ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Spray an 8×12 inch or 6 cup casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Pour half of the frozen hash browns into the dish. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and half of the cheese over the potatoes.
- Spread remaining hash brown potatoes in the dish. Top with remaining salt, pepper, and cheese. Pour heavy cream over potatoes.
- Bake 45 minutes covered. Take the lid off and bake another 15 minutes until potatoes are soft and cheese is melted and browned. Serve hot
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Can I use fresh shredded potatoes?
Yes, squeeze as much liquid as you can out of them first.
Can I mix put in frig and bake later?
Yes, you can.
I put this recipe together today but did not bake it yet. Dinner was cancelled.
Can I freeze it unbaked or bake and then freeze.
Thanks.
Yes, I’d bake then freeze.
This is a staple every year when we watch the Grinch and have our themed meal of Roast Beast and Cheesy Who Hash.
OH that’s wonderful! I love that!!
I love this casserole! If I make it with Ore Ida hash browns, they are gluten free, and the family members with Celiac get to enjoy it along with everyone else. Yum!
Can I do this in a slow cooker?
Yes