Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
This Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole is a creamy, cheesy comfort dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a hearty side. It combines tender shredded hash browns with rich jalapeno pimento cheese, sour cream, and green onions, baked to golden bubbly perfection with an optional sharp cheddar topping for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 20 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cheese Mixture
- 1.5 – 2 cups jalapeno pimento cheese (or entire yield of homemade jalapeno pimento cheese recipe)
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Seasoning & Toppings
- 3–4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish by spraying it thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss the frozen shredded hash brown potatoes with the melted butter to coat evenly. Then add the jalapeno pimento cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish. If you like, sprinkle the top with 1/2 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese to add a golden cheesy crust as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes. Bake until the edges begin to brown and the casserole is bubbly throughout. This indicates it is cooked and ready to serve.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes before serving. This rest time allows it to set, making it easier to cut and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute the jalapeno pimento cheese with any favorite pimento cheese recipe if desired.
- For a spicier kick, add extra jalapeno slices or use a spicier cheese.
- Make sure to thaw the frozen hash browns slightly or pat dry with paper towels if very wet, to prevent excess moisture.
- The optional cheddar topping adds a nice crust, but you can skip it for a milder taste.
- This casserole is perfect for meal prepping and reheats well in the oven or microwave.
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