Cindy's Hash Browns Bake Recipe

This treasured recipe, straight from a beloved community cookbook, is a standout hash brown bake that even sour cream haters will love! Get ready for unbelievably crispy edges and perfectly tender potatoes. This isn't your grandma's hash browns – it's a flavor explosion! We've tweaked the baking time for ultimate crispiness (trust us, an hour or more makes all the difference!). Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 483.1 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cindy's Hash Browns Bake

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How to Make Cindy's Hash Browns Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 cup milk. Blend until completely smooth (about 10-15 seconds).
  3. Spread thawed (completely!) 4 cups shredded potatoes evenly in an ungreased 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
  4. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, the cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
  6. Pour the cheese mixture evenly over the potatoes, spreading with the back of a spoon.
  7. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes over the casserole.
  8. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup butter and drizzle evenly over the top.
  9. Top with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and a generous sprinkling of paprika.
  10. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely tender and the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

93g

Carbs

9g