Need crowd-pleasing casserole recipes that are easy to make and disappear fast? This Hash Brown Casserole with Corn Flakes is a cheesy, creamy comfort food classic - and it’s perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or any time you want a simple and satisfying dish on the table.
I have been making Corn Flake Topped Hash Brown Casserole for years, and it has always been one of our most popular recipes. Shredded hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheese are topped with buttery cornflakes to make a yummy dish.
Try this or any of our 10 Simple Casserole Recipes, and tell me what you think.
This recipe was inspired by my Cheesy HashBrown Casserole which is great to try if you want another variation on this dish. Cracker Barrel does an amazing hash brown casserole that also inspired me.
You may have also heard this dish referred to as funeral potatoes since it is a dish people will often bring over after a funeral.
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- Why You’ll Love Hash Brown Casserole With Cornflakes
- Breakfast Casserole
- Ingredients For Potato Casserole With Corn Flakes
- Best Casserole Tools
- How To Make Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes
- Tips For Making Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes
- FAQs for Hashbrown Casserole
- What To Serve With Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole?
- Hashbrowns Casserole
- Breakfast Recipes
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Why You’ll Love Hash Brown Casserole With Cornflakes
- It’s a total crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a potluck, family dinner, or holiday gathering, this casserole always gets rave reviews.
- Perfect for any meal. Serve it up for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting side dish at dinner—it's versatile and always hits the spot.
- Ideal for special occasions. This casserole adds a cozy, homemade touch to Sunday dinners, holiday meals, or when you just want something a little extra.
- Easy and stress-free. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, it’s a great choice for busy parents who want something satisfying without the fuss.
- Comfort food at its best. The cheesy, creamy filling with that crispy cornflake topping brings all the comfort.
Breakfast Casserole
When it comes to breakfast, casseroles are a lifesaver for busy mornings. They are a delicious way to start the day without the fuss. Whether filled with eggs, cheese, veggies, or meats, breakfast casseroles are a versatile option that can be prepped ahead of time.
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Ingredients For Potato Casserole With Corn Flakes
- Hash brown potatoes - Shredded potatoes work best for this recipe. Thaw the hashbrowns before using.
- Cream of chicken soup - Adds a delightful creaminess and texture.
- Sour cream - Adds a tangy, creamy flavor to the dish.
- Cheddar cheese - You can also use a cheddar jack mix. You can use pre-shredded or grate your own cheese.
- Onion - Chopped. I used a white onion.
- Butter - Makes the cornflakes tasty and crunchy.
- Corn flakes - Give the casserole a hint of sweetness and crunch
Best Casserole Tools
Creating delicious casseroles is a breeze when you have the right tools. From casserole dishes to mixing bowls and kitchen utensils, having the proper equipment at your fingers makes the cooking process easy and ensures your casseroles turn out just right.
Pyrex Deep 9x13-Inch Glass Baking Dish with
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How To Make Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine thawed hashbrowns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar, chopped onions, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Spread Hash Brown Casserole mixture in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish. If you are making this the day before, you can cover it and put it in the refrigerator at this point, and add the cornflakes and butter in the morning.
4. If you are making this to use right away, crush 2 cups of cornflakes and sprinkle them over the casserole. Melt ¼ cup of butter in the microwave and evenly pour the melted butter over the cornflake topping to make buttery cornflakes.
5. Cover the hashbrown casserole with aluminum foil and bake in a 350-degree F oven for 55 minutes. Serve immediately.
Tips For Making Hashbrown Casserole With Cornflakes
Tip 1: For a variation on this recipe, feel free to add cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced bell peppers, or diced ham.
Tip 2: I love this Anchor Hocking Bake and Take set. It makes it so easy to bring this potato casserole to a gathering.
Tip 3: Thaw the hashbrowns before using them in this recipe.
FAQs for Hashbrown Casserole
You can store this in the casserole dish in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for up to 5 days. You can reheat leftover casserole in the microwave and pop it in the toaster oven to broil for a few minutes so the cornflakes can get crispy.
To freeze the casserole, let it cool completely, then wrap individual portions or the whole dish tightly in foil or an airtight container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. When you're ready to enjoy it again, just thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Yes! You can mix up all the ingredients and place them in the casserole pan covered until the next morning. Add the cornflakes and butter in the morning. Then just bake according to instructions. I often do this on Christmas Eve when I am making them for the next day.
Yes, you can use fresh potatoes instead of hashbrowns. If you’re using fresh potatoes, just be sure to peel and shred them first. You'll also want to remove as much moisture as possible—either by squeezing the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or using a salad spinner. Too much liquid can make the casserole soggy, so drying them out is key to getting that perfect texture.
What To Serve With Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole?
- Whole Cajun Roast Chicken is a flavorful chicken that everyone loves. It is just as good as anything you'd buy in a store.
- Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich - It is so easy and can be customized in any way you want!
Hashbrowns Casserole
Hash browns make a great casserole ingredient. When combined with creamy sauce and melted cheese, they create a meal or side dish that is a favorite for many. Hash brown casseroles never fail to impress with their yummy taste and easy prep. Here are some of our favorites:
- Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole
- Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns
- Easy Chili Hashbrown Casserole
- Ham and Hashbrown Casserole
This Hash Brown Casserole with Corn Flakes recipe is super popular because it is pure comfort food in every bite. The blend of shredded hash browns, creamy chicken soup, tangy sour cream, and gooey cheese, all topped with crispy cornflakes, never fails to impress.
Breakfast Recipes
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Hash Brown Casserole with Corn Flakes
Equipment
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Ingredients
For casserole
- 2 pounds shredded hash brown potatoes thawed
- 1 cream of chicken soup 10.75 oz
- 8 oz sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or cheddar jack mix
- ½ cup onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch pepper
For the topping
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 cups cornflakes crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the ingredients except for the cornflakes and butter in a large bowl. Put the cornflakes and butter aside for the topping.
- Spread mixture in a greased 13 x 9 casserole dish.
- Crush 2 cups of cornflakes and sprinkle them over the casserole. Melt ¼ cup of butter in the microwave and evenly pour over corn flake mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 55 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a variation on this recipe, feel free to add cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced bell peppers, or diced ham.
- Thaw the hashbrowns before using them in this recipe.
- You can store this in the casserole dish in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for up to 5 days. You can reheat this in the microwave, and pop it in the toaster oven to broil for a few minutes so the corn flakes can get crispy.
Tracy says
This is so delicious!! My family absolutely loved it. So so good. Thank you!
Emily says
I love hash browns & I love casseroles so this recipe is a winner in my book! I love that it stays good for days, hello leftovers!
Kushigalu says
One of my favourite casserole recipe. I will be making this for dinner soon.
veenaazmanov says
Hash Brown is one of my family favorite dish any day. But have never tried it with this amazing and unique topping of Corn flakes.
Slee says
This casserole is a favorite for our church dinners. We make 2 large pans and NEVER have any left over. I guess we should start making 3 large pans! Thank you for sharing.
Sarah says
I made a very similar recipe to this today, but had a problem with the corn flake crust, so I looked online and found your recipe, and I thought maybe you could help me. The casserole was great, but the cornflake topping was not crunchy/crispy...instead it was kind of tough and chewy. I used 1 1/2 cups of crushed cornflakes and 3 TBS of melted butter, except I meted the butter stove-top, then mixed in the cornflakes. Do you think that might be the problem? Because you say to put the dry cornflakes on the casserole first, then pour the butter over top. Doing it this way would seem to not get all the cornflakes fully wet and immersed into the butter...so is that the key? I cooked on 350 for 50 minutes. Thanks for any advice you can give!
Sumer says
Yum! So good and so simple to make. So glad I found this website! Can't wait to try the biscuit egg and sausage casserole!
Vicky says
Thanks for the kind words!
Sumer says
I'm absolutely doing this for dinner tonight! Going to throw in some breakfast sausage so the meat eaters won't complain but this looks delicious!!!!
Ashley says
How did adding meat to it work out? Has anyone tried adding eggs as well?
P. Casey says
Oven failure. Company coming. I have casserole ready to go. It needs to have cornflake topping added. then baked. Can it be salvaged by doing in microwave?
Vicky says
Oh my gosh, what a nightmare. So sorry to hear the oven gave out. Never tried it in the microwave. If you did, please let me know how it turned out.
Cody says
I wouldn't think so, but who am I? I'm no cook. The cornflakes would be gross and chewy, I'm pretty sure. They need real heat. Sorry for reviving a zombie thread.
Halle says
Can I separate into two dishes and freeze one dish (prior to baking) for future use?
Vicky says
I have never tried that. If you do, please report back and let us know how it worked.