This Creamy Hash Brown Bake is the ultimate comfort food for a lazy weekend morning. It combines crispy frozen hash browns with a rich, velvety sauce made from cream of celery soup, milk, and cream cheese. The addition of sweet onion pieces provides a nice textural contrast and subtle sweetness that balances the savory cheese topping. As it bakes, the potatoes become fork-tender and infused with the creamy mixture, while the sharp American cheese melts into a golden, bubbly crust. It’s an easy, make-ahead dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve it alongside scrambled eggs or bacon for a hearty, home-style breakfast that everyone will love. ItâÂÂs also excellent for holiday brunches when you need a dish that feeds a crowd and stays warm in the oven.
Creamy Hash Brown Bake
Description
This Creamy Hash Brown Bake is the ultimate comfort food for a lazy weekend morning. It combines crispy frozen hash browns with a rich, velvety sauce made from cream of celery soup, milk, and cream cheese. The addition of sweet onion pieces provides a nice textural contrast and subtle sweetness that balances the savory cheese topping. As it bakes, the potatoes become fork-tender and infused with the creamy mixture, while the sharp American cheese melts into a golden, bubbly crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, make-ahead dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve it alongside scrambled eggs or bacon for a hearty, home-style breakfast that everyone will love. ItâÂÂs also excellent for holiday brunches when you need a dish that feeds a crowd and stays warm in the oven.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and grease a 10x6-inch baking dish.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the cream of celery soup, milk, and cubed cream cheese over medium heat.
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Cook and stir the mixture constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the frozen hash brown potatoes and the drained, chopped onion pieces.
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Pour the warm soup mixture over the potato and onion mixture, stirring gently to coat everything evenly.
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Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
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Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Remove the foil from the dish and sprinkle the shredded sharp American cheese evenly over the top.
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Return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set slightly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 8.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 21.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 0.4g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.