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 that’s great for breakfast or as a side. With minimal prep, it bakes into a creamy and crispy combination that’s perfect for busy mornings or potlucks. It’s 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 like butter? Ah, Don’t add 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, 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.
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3 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups hash brown potatoes
- 1 and ¾ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. 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.
Do you I thaw the potatoes
You can do it either way. Mine were frozen as noted in step 2
Made this yesterday to RAVE reviews! This is the tastiest, yet most simple recipe ever. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us.
so happy you liked it!
I love how this recipe doesn’t use cream of whatever! Thank you so much for this recipe! It turned out perfect, and it was a tasty side dish!
Thank you! I’m happy you enjoyed it
Can’t wait to try this! I’m making it today and my hash browns were in the fridge overnight so they aren’t frozen. Is that okay?
Yes, that will work wonderfully
Can I use half and half in place of the heavy cream?
yes
Thanks Paula, I figured, but just wanted to check so I wouldn’t end up with something mushy.
Hi,
Can I use evaporated milk? I’m staying in today and do not want to go to the store for heavy cream.
If you use evaporated milk, add 2 to 3 tablespoons melted butter.
Could I sub heavy cream for cream cheese.
could you substitute refrigerated simply potato hash browns in this recipe ? I imagine the baking time would be different?
Aren’t those the best? Yes, you can sub those. It should take a total of 45 minutes to cook.
I have these in the oven now for a test run for a bridesmaids brunch coming up. Kitchen smells heavenly. Have u ever made these in the slow cooker? Using the refrigerated hash brown version? Would save me some time and would keep them warm. Any time suggestions? Thanks!
I just made a different hashbrown recipe in the slow cooker and it took 4 hours on high for the potatoes to cook. For the 3 Ingredient Hash Brown Casserole, you will probably need to add more whipping cream. It take up to 1 cup more.
So yummy. Added fresh thyme and used parboiled shredded potatoes– the house smells heavenly.
OMG, how simple can hash brown casserole get? This is an absolute favorite! I make this in four 16 ounce corningware ramekins and freeze. Sometimes I sprinkle the top with seasoned Italian bread crumbs. I pull a ramekin out of the freezer, thaw and heat in the microwave. Easy side dish for two! Hubby enjoys it for breakfast as well.
Thanks for a great can free soup recipe.
Thank you! I am also not a fan of cream of soups! The hashbrowns are now baking in the over and they smell wonderful
Hope you enjoy it!