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Creamy Hash Brown Bake
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Transform your hash browns into a creamy, cheesy rebellion with this bake. It's comfort food with a bold twist, melting hearts and cheese alike.
serves/makes:
ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
2 reviews
ingredients
1 cup condensed cream of celery soup
1/2 cup milk
4 cups hash brown potatoes, frozen, loose pack
1 package (3 ounce size) cream cheese
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup shredded sharp American cheese
directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the cream of celery soup, milk, and cream cheese in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently until smooth.
Add the hash browns and onions to the soup mixture and mix well.
Transfer the hash brown mixture to a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 1/4 hours or until the potatoes are tender and the dish is heated through.
Remove the foil and top the hash brown bake with the shredded cheese. Return the dish to the oven and bake at 350 degrees F until the cheese is melted.
Serve the creamy hash brown bake hot.
recipe tips
For a crispier top, broil the bake for a few minutes after the cheese has melted.
Stir the soup, milk, and cream cheese mixture constantly while cooking to prevent lumps.
Cut the cream cheese into small pieces for easier melting.
Season the mixture with salt, pepper, or other spices according to your taste.
Let the bake stand for a few minutes after removing it from the oven for easier serving.
For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and cheese.
If the mixture seems too thick before baking, add a little more milk.
Serve this dish as a side for brunch or dinner, or add ham or bacon to make it a main course.
common recipe questions
Can I use fresh potatoes instead of frozen hash browns?
Yes, you can use freshly grated potatoes. Rinse them in cold water and pat dry to remove excess moisture before using.
Is there a substitute for cream of celery soup?
You can substitute cream of celery soup with cream of chicken or mushroom soup or any other condensed cream soup.
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate it. Just add a few minutes to the baking time if you're baking it straight from the refrigerator.
Can I add other ingredients to this dish?
You can add cooked bacon, ham, bell peppers, or green chiles for added flavor and texture.
What type of cream cheese works best?
Regular full-fat cream cheese is ideal for its creamy texture. However, you can use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version.
Can I use a different type of cheese?
Yes, you can use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or any cheese that melts well in place of sharp American cheese.
How should I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Can I freeze this hash brown bake?
It's best not to freeze this dish as the texture of the potatoes and cream sauce may change upon thawing and reheating.
nutrition data
Nutritional data has not been calculated yet.
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reviews & comments
February 10, 2011
my hubby stresses on the holidays for the perfect recipes. easy, costly, and kids like as well. this is my winner!!!
June 14, 2009
Classify this recipe under "comfort food". The recipe calls for 1 cup of the soup, but we used the whole can (which makes more sense). Oddly there still didn't really seem to be enough liquid that would make this -creamy- hash browns so we used more cream cheese and milk (doubled the amounts essentially). We also weren't sure about the onions. It doesn't say frozen onions, but what else would you drain? canned? We used frozen (thawed) and cut them in pieces (kinda). With our changes in the ingredient amounts this recipe turned out very good and tasty.