Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
This Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole is a comforting Southern classic featuring frozen shredded hash brown potatoes mixed with creamy jalapeno pimento cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, and green onions, baked to bubbly perfection with a sharp cheddar cheese topping. It’s an easy and flavorful side dish perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
Potato 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 linked recipe)
- 8 ounces sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3–4 green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Topping
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss the frozen shredded hash browns with the melted butter until evenly coated. Add the jalapeno pimento cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly so all ingredients are well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the prepared mixture into the sprayed casserole dish, spreading it evenly. If desired, sprinkle the top with ½ cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese for an extra cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and beginning to brown, signaling that the casserole is cooked through and hot.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. This rest time helps the casserole set and makes it easier to serve.
Notes
- You do not need to thaw the frozen hash browns before mixing; use them directly from frozen.
- For extra spice, use jalapeno pimento cheese or add fried jalapenos as a topping.
- This casserole is perfect for holiday meals, family reunions, or as a hearty side dish.
- Use a 9×13-inch casserole dish for best results.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a convenient meal.
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