HASH ROWN CASSEROLE

 Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

 Hands-on Time Total Time 20 Mins 1 Hour 

10 Mins

Yield 10-12

  Southerners are unapologetic about their fondness for hashbrown casseroles. Also known as "Funeral Casserole," its creamy goodness has comforted the bereaved for decades. And let's face it, no other dish on earth can transition so seamlessly from a country club breakfast buffet to a potluck church supper. For what it's worth, casserole connoisseurs caution against using off-brand generic cornflakes for the topping. Best to leave them off all together– like they do at Nashville's Loveless Cafe and at Cracker Barrel.

Ingredients

1 (32-ounce) package frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed

How to Make It

Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 ̊F. Stir together the first 5 ingredients and 1/2 cup of the butter until well blended. Spoon into a

 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can cream of chicken soup

1 (8-oz.) container sour cream

1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup butter, melted

2 cups cornflakes cereal

Garnish: fresh curly-leaf parsley sprigs

greased 2- to 3-quart baking dish.

Step 2 Crush the cereal, and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup butter. Sprinkle over the potato mixture.

Step 3 Bake at 350 ̊F for 50 minutes.