Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole that combines shredded hash browns with spicy jalapeno pimento cheese, sour cream, and a touch of chicken broth, baked to golden perfection and topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1.5 – 2 cups jalapeno pimento cheese
- 8 ounces sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3-4 green onions, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Topping
- ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit (175° Celsius) and prepare a 9×13-inch casserole dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss the frozen shredded hash browns with the melted butter to coat evenly. Then add the jalapeno pimento cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the potato and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly. If desired, sprinkle the top with ½ cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese to add a melty, cheesy topping.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the edges start to brown and the casserole is bubbly throughout.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before serving. This lets the flavors settle and makes it easier to cut and serve.
Notes
- You can make your own jalapeno pimento cheese or use store-bought to save time.
- For a spicier casserole, increase the amount of jalapenos in the pimento cheese or add extra chopped jalapenos.
- If you prefer a crispier top, you can broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
