white cheddar hash brown casserole

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

This recipe has been adapted and then re-adapted from an original by Cassie for scalloped potatoes. My changes are for people who don't enjoy or can't peel and slice potatoes, due to arthritis, etc. Whether you use fresh potatoes, noodles, or frozen hash browns, this recipe is absolutely delicious!

yield 8 -10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For white cheddar hash brown casserole

  • 32 oz
    shredded frozen hash browns
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped fine
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 8 - 12 oz
    vermont white cheddar, divided
  • 2 - 4 oz
    shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated parmesan (optional)

How To Make white cheddar hash brown casserole

  • White
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine hash browns, chopped onions and minced garlic. Set aside.
  • 3
    Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan.
  • 4
    When butter is bubbling, add flour and mix well. Stir for a couple of minutes until it starts to thicken.
  • 5
    Gradually add milk and cream to the pan and stir constantly until it thickens some more. Blend in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • 6
    Add half the white cheddar and stir until cheese melts.
  • 7
    Place half the hash brown, onion and garlic mixture in the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
  • 8
    Pour half the cheese sauce evenly over the hash browns in the pan. Repeat with the rest of the hash browns and sauce.
  • 9
    Add the remaining white cheddar on top of the mixture (I usually use slices).
  • 10
    Sprinkle the regular shredded cheddar over the white cheddar.
  • 11
    Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over all.
  • 12
    Bake in the prepared pan, uncovered, for 60 to 90 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and cheese is melted and starting to brown on top.
  • 13
    You may omit the regular cheddar and/or the Parmesan if you prefer. It is just as delicious without.

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