Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole

Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

I found myself in need of an impromptu potato dish, but I had no potatoes. Frozen hash browns and the plethora of cheeses I had in the freezer offered me the solution to my side-dish dilemma. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida


Test Kitchen tip
  • If you're making this dish for kiddos, or an adult who doesn't like spicy food, use Monterey Jack cheese instead of pepper jack.
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    Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole

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    Yield: 12 servings
    Prep: 25 min
    Cook: 25 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
    • 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
    • 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
    • 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • topping:
      • 1 cup crushed potato chips
      • 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
      • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
      • 1 teaspoon paprika

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. For topping, combine the potato chips, bacon and Parmesan; sprinkle over casserole. Top with paprika.
    2. Bake, uncovered, until edges are bubbly and topping is golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
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