Easy Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

[@mackenziewright9495]

I make breakfast for a inn and this will 110% be on our menu tomorrow morning! Thanks for the inspo!

[@KidneyBean08]

I’ve tried several of your recipes and you haven’t let me down! Thanks so much!

[@phoenix2.020]

Yum, this looks delicious, John. Nothing like cheese and potatoes! 😋 😋

[@PreppyKitchen]

You got that right! Thank you!

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

I have a recipe for what I call 1-2-3 potatoes. 1 stick of butter, 2 lbs hash browns (the kind that look like broken crinkle cut fries work best) and 3 cups of milk (half 1/2 & 1/2). Then use your favorite seasonings and cheese depending on what you are serving with. For breakfast, I make them plain without cheese. If I’m serving with a taco meatloaf, I use O’Brien potatoes and a Mexican blend cheese or just Jack cheese. You melt the butter in the milk then add the FROZEN potatoes and heat until just warm. Don’t boil, they will turn into mush. Then bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes. I don’t have recipe because I kind of made it up. Anyway they are a favorite. I’m going to try your recipe with cream of celery soup. Yum.

[@alyssasabrae7943]

Mmm, cream 0f celery soup. We use that in green bean casserole too instead of cream of mushroom.

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

@@alyssasabrae7943 your name is beautiful, Alyssa, both first and last.

[@alyssasabrae7943]

@cynthiaamitrano8915 Thanks. That was the name I picked out for my child if it was female since he (it turned out to be a boy) didn't cooperate on any of my ultrasounds so we could see the sex. I decided to keep the name for email and screen name. :)

[@vannshuttleworth4738]

LOVE THE STORY!

[@ZIM_skol]

Sprinkle busted potato chips over the top :)

[@nbenefiel]

I used to cook for all the volunteers and acts at a renn faire back in the 90’s. We often had this for breakfast with tons of bacon and oodles of toast. It was magical.

[@jenleech85]

Our family makes a version of this every holiday. We use diced hashbrowns, only a cup of sour cream and add a cheddar cheese soup with the chicken soup. Garlic salt goes great with it too! I like the idea of adding sausage or hamburger with it.

[@vicb5098]

Hi JK! I made this for Easter! It is so tasty. I usually bake this for 2 hours the day before, then 1 hour day of dinner-because the hash take a while to soften. Also, ALA John Kanell, I micro-planed about a small clove garlic into the mix. Even with 5 guests, all gone!!

[@brendafargnoli6716]

I have been making this casserole for years as it goes great with my Christmas or Easter ham. Now I am giving you a tip lol chill the whole onions in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before chopping it really helps with the eye burning. ❤

[@slotsalot654]

My Mom used to add cornflakes on top right before baking to give it a little crunch. This has always been my favorite dish, never thought of adding breakfast sausage but great idea I will be trying next time! We always call it Cheesy Hasbrowns!

[@reginaparker663]

I make this a lot it also freezer friendly. I make a couple of these casseroles ahead and put them in my freezer and take out as needed fantastic.

[@faithnelson6069]

looks delicious! John wearing contacts while cutting onions helps to not cry. also, i always worry when you shred stuff AND look at the camera.

[@TheSwissy4me]

I like this a lot. Even better, I cook my hash browns a bit to get a little golden and slightly crispy then add to the rest of the ingredients. Better potato flavor and a little crunch , too

[@steveraglin7607]

I like your idea... adding some crunchy texture sounds like a plus

[@acornhomestead3575]

Bacon would be amazing in that... So would broccoli, sliced hardboiled eggs in the middle and Chipotle sausage. looks amazing..... OH AND PEAS!

[@megnakamura7652]

Peas?🤢

[@2sonsmommy]

Top with plain ruffles and 1/2 stick of melted butter. Omg. Crunch gives it the best texture

[@joeysears8993]

It’s like you were reading my “I need comfort food” mind! Thank you for this.

[@joey.3200]

Where I grew up they call these 'Funeral Potatoes' I still make them and use Simply Potatoes to make it even easier.

[@LadyCin611]

Joey, did you grow up in Utah?

[@joey.3200]

@@LadyCin611 YES!

[@LadyCin611]

@@joey.3200 Me as well. LOL

[@luci4087]

just curious, why are they called funeral potatoes?

[@carleebensondavis]

Our funeral potatoes here in alabama are similar but they crunch up plain corn flakes on top and pour butter over it.

[@geraldinefields1730]

Oh yes. Thank you.

[@andreacline7141]

Yummy and easy... two of my favorites. Thanks

[@katekennedy4833]

I love adding crushed corn flakes for a crunchy element then cheese on top of that

[@emeraldqueen1994]

Something that’s always worked for me, chewing gum or salt water taffy to prevent crying

[@allthumbs3792]

Pre-shredded cheese has wood pulp!?!? I guess I'll shred my own from now on!

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

All shredded cheese, at least cheddar cheese, also contains an antibiotic. I recently read the ingredients on a package of sharp cheddar cheese we had in our fridge and I was very surprised at what I saw. I think it’s “buyer beware”… 😮 🤦‍♀️

[@whatitreallylookslike]

What it Looks Like is absolutely delicious! Great job

[@lorihorn-in5ll]

The best tutorial I’ve found for this recipe! Thank youu!

[@LindaLove-o3p]

I made this recipe. It is sooo…….delicious!

[@jaycilangehennig2059]

The onion reaction was hilarious! Thank you for the recipe!

[@karinasanchez3285]

That loookkkkksssss amazing! 👌

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thanks Karina!!

[@janebeville7446]

These look amazing! Ive had these at pot lucks. Yours look the best. Put some crumbled bacon in. We call these Heart Attack Potatoes

[@ClaudiaMNiewald]

You're showing what really happens when mixing a recipe. You're funny! Looks good too.

[@lisaengle6384]

I'll adapt this for my vegetarian daughter and use cream of mushroom soup instead. Thanks! Looks great!

[@gwenwells2286]

Funeral Potatoes, a.k.a. Church/Office Pot Luck Potatoes. I like this recipe better than most.

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

Holy moly -- this looks amazing! I know what we're having for brunch this weekend!

[@heidiapplegate8441]

Funeral potatoes, or some call party potatoes. So good!

[@lesleywatts7798]

I don’t think we have frozen hash browns in the UK. Would grated, raw potato work as well (gently squeezed in a clean tea towel to remove excess liquid first)?

[@julieobrien4056]

I make a variety of this with actual potatoes, though I peel them first and then boil them lightly. Those turn out more like mashed potatoes (still REALLY good though) but I think grating them raw would work too. They’ll cook long enough to not still be raw, and yet hopefully still have some texture to them. You might need to try it a few times to tweak it a little to get it just right, but should still be good.

[@elenakalpakoff5020]

If that is your kitchen I love it

[@kairisponyta961]

They are also called funeral potatoes because they are so easy to make and bring to a funeral. My family just calls it cheesey potatoes and have them at easter time

[@taylortwinsandpreslie8662]

The onion part is all too relatable 😂

[@coreygilles847]

That looks heavenly

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Thank you John splendid nd always good bless to you nd your family

[@josettecanape9284]

I’m not much a hash brown eater but this looks so yummy 🤤

[@DW702-jw]

Looks good John Yes I’ve heard them called them funeral potatoes Don’t know why 🤔 Thanks for your videos 👍

[@JShaw-fw5ct]

Yummy

[@yourgrace1283]

I love your personality

[@1043dawn]

Have made this for years. It is an ideal dish for a Potluck. 😅

[@CulinaryCentury]

Delicious

[@theaccidentalsenior]

Would consider doing some segments on plant based recipes.😎

[@danm18835]

Hello, Can I ask you a question?

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Looks so yummy.❤️👍😀 Gotta try soon. Thanks.

[@fayegibbs9237]

Love that pepper grinder!! We're can I get one??

[@zaitoonlokhandwala4379]

Hello I love your recipes Can you please make a video for baked New York cheesecake and Baked Biscoff cheesecake

[@donnarowe1890]

This looks so delicious!! I cannot wait to try it!

[@unowen7591]

Oooh might get the frozen hash browns from Trader Joe’s. Those are amazing

[@nikkilovesrocks]

When you say "Add whatever you want" how can I add a layer of eggs??? Maybe half the potatoes mixture & pour a layer of beaten eggs in the middle??? Idk tho. What do you suggest? Looks delicious 😋

[@reggie9334]

Yummy. Do you have egg casserole dishes for Mother’s Day?

[@staceymccann8340]

Place a wet washcloth or paper towel beside onion when chopping and it shouldn’t make eyes water/burn

[@bap8195]

Wow this looks delicious 😋 thanks for sharing 🙂

[@corakiart]

My husband would love it, except cheese. Any idea to substitute.

[@Lin99990]

This looks so amazing!!! I can't wait to try it 😋😋

[@anniessmokingpot]

What an amazing casserole recipe. I love having a dish like this that you can change up with different ingredients like you said, a great base to start with... 😊😊 thanks for sharing 😊 ❤Annie

[@lindadoran6062]

My mother in law used to make these and added crushed sour cream and onion potato chips, sometimes plain chips. Mine never tasted as good as hers.

[@lawrente]

Looks so yummy!

[@Catherine-2008]

I didn't realize that wood pulp is added to shredded cheese, ewwww. Thanks for the tip and the recipe!

[@leadingkitchenbysumaira]

Amazing looks too yummy

[@th3_jelly_one114]

Could You Possibly Try Making Sesame Chicken?? You Made A Video On Kung Pao And Orange Chicken Why Not Sesame Chicken?

[@ldcraig2006]

Better way to break up the hash browns is before you un-bag them. Use a wooden kitchen mallet (if you have one) or something flat and heavy like a frying pan and just pound them in the bag. It'll break them up quite nicely (I've done it).

[@tomdececco2806]

Looks great - 👍👍👍

[@mettemettrixx]

NICE!!!

[@seamusgeorge6446]

Can you freeze that ahead of time?

[@Mia-qt4th]

I was with you until the ...can of cream of chicken soup. Otherwise looks deelicious John, love your channel.❤

[@diannebangerter2208]

We also add egg with out the cream of mush

[@GreatAwakening-s7r]

Its perfect. Just needs bacon. Bacon is the gateway drug to the harder stuff. 😋

[@suzylovesmambo]

In the Mountain West, we call these Funeral Potatoes

[@bonochibear7895]

That looks yummy. I think I would add some meat to it

[@Rachel-gd7mx]

Are the frozen hash brown just shredded potatoes?

[@23oakhill]

We do not have frozen potato like that in the UK , could I grate it myself or does it have to be cooked first?

[@marshmint]

3:10 When I see that the bowl I picked is too small to properly mix in... I keep mixing in it anyway and suffer 'cause I don't want more dishes to clean. 😅

[@joyceschmid7964]

If you don’t want your eyes to water when cutting onions, run the cutting board and onion under cold water first. No more tears.

[@DiscoCatsMeow]

You're "supposed" to add cornflakes and butter on top, then cheese. It really does make it super good. Maybe it's a more southern thing. But what we had at church potlucks always had the cornflakes.(•‿•)(•‿•)(•‿•)(•‿•)

[@99speedtriple]

If adding sausage, should it be browned or raw?

[@DebRoo11]

Browned with the onions first

[@ashb4smoke]

I REALLY want to make this but we don't use canned soups or frozen hashbrowns😅 off to Google subs.

[@jennifershea7587]

I put this together last night and baked it off this morning. Absolutely delicious! I added some diced ham, and my family devoured it. Definitely adding to my brunch rotation. TY!

[@danm18835]

Hello Jennifer,Can I ask you a question?

[@goodbyecitylifehellocountr7533]

I have always wondered how it should taste with ham. I will be trying this soon.

[@belldandypleb5610]

When frozen potatoes (these types of shredded, or fries) freeze ‘solid’ like that, I find the easiest way to separate them is to just smash the whole (unopened) bag on the counter a couple times. It works great, and no mess.

[@catherineg9943]

😂😂I do the same!!

[@dorothybrown8859]

​@@catherineg9943Me too!

[@lisagoble1148]

Love this casserole, I make mine very similar, but put French’s Fried Onions on top 😁

[@ulikedit]

I never thought to do that, but I will from now on. That sounds AWESOME!!!

[@jenniferlanham2268]

I love that you gave us the actual onion reaction! Thanks for being so fun and genuine 💜

[@Pharphette]

I love your channel so much. Your personality and quirks always make me smile or laugh, the videos are bite-sized and to the point, and your recipes are very approachable and appealing. Please keep up the great work!

[@msbigdog1460]

That is missing only one thing......crumbled bacon on top!!

[@jhutch1681]

As you say this yummy dish is very flexible. I always skip the canned soup in favour of creamed cheese, use mozzarella instead of cheddar, and use cubed hash browns in favour of shredded. You can also add crumbled bacon!

[@timothyleon558]

Why not just add some jello and eggplant. Yours resembles nothing this man presented.

[@jhutch1681]

@@timothyleon558 Thanks for the tip! ;)

[@janicev.9671]

I grew up knowing these potatoes as Funeral Potatoes. Here is Canada they are also known as swartzie potatoes. Highly recommend some hot sauce in the mixture.

[@sandram3766]

Where can I buy this type of hash browns in Canada?

[@EatSleepCreate]

I thought you were going to show me a more fancy way of making this dish I know and love… But, seeing you use the familiar can of condensed chicken soup just made you 100% more relatable ❤️ I use cubed southern style potatoes and top mine with a layer of crushed corn flakes.

[@mima1265]

I never heard of condensed chicken soup. What can I use instead of it? And can I use fresh potatos?

[@susie2251]

@@mima1265you could probably make a thick béchamel and add some seasonings or flavoring, maybe bouillon powder.

[@candaceolson-daron6897]

Has anyone ever made this with potatoes you boiled, cooled and peeled? My mom had a recipe like this and used russets she boiled. I can't find the recipe and I love the fresh potatoes.

[@kjayk7]

We always topped ours with corn flakes for a nice added crunch. Toss corn flakes in melted butter then add on top during the last couple minutes of baking!

[@JenX2200]

OG funeral potatoes always have corn flakes!

[@janeydoe1403]

Favourite potato casserole. We make it every Easter to go along side ham. Except here in Canada our hashbrown potatoes are diced and my family's recipe calls for cream of mushroom soup. Devine stuff. Thank you!

[@paulinegagne-bertrand9871]

I guess we have the same recipe - from a fellow Canadian. Good with any time of day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Really good.

[@sandram3766]

I’m from Canada too! I’ve been trying to find comments where fellow Canadians would purchase this type of hash brown as I’ve never seen it! There’s really none here?

[@paulinegagne-bertrand9871]

@@sandram3766 I have never seen them here in Quebec sometimes I cross over to Ontario and have never seen them there either. I usually use the cavendish brand in small cubes. Hope this helps.

[@janeydoe1403]

@@sandram3766 McCain apparently makes them. You may find them at WalMart as a quick search pops up Great Value which is their house brand.

[@dawnvanderende7584]

Hi in Alberta you can buy shredded hashbrowns at Save-On Foods.

[@joannaschultz6275]

We’ve been making this recipe for decades with a few modifications. You can substitute frozen Potatoes O’Brien (red and green bell pepper and onion added to the potatoes) with the potatoes cut in small cubes, one can cream of mushroom instead of cream of chicken soup, one bunch of scallions instead of onion, one cube (1/2 cup) butter added to the mixture instead of the bottom of the casserole pan (all this fat, it doesn’t stick). The sour cream and cheese measures are the same. You can sprinkle the last remaining cup of cheese on top or crush Cheezits crackers finely and sprinkle these as a crunchy substitute. Simply crush enough to cover the top of the potato mixture.

[@craigwiddison4118]

Apparently only one other utah native on the comment section. These are “ funeral potatoes.” Just need a cheap ham and you’d be set!

[@vanessastreit41202]

You are about the only foodtuber that makes recipes simple enough for home cooks. I want to try every recipe of yours, especially this one!

[@masterphoenixpraha]

any tips how to replace the canned creamy soup?

[@megnakamura7652]

Someone commented that they use cream cheese instead.

[@darianroscoe1017]

My mom taught me to cut in front of a kitchen window with a window fan blowing out OR with a fan on the countertop blowing away from you and the vapors will be blown into another area to dissipate. Has saved my eyes many a time. Once I had an rented house where the stove had a downdraft feature which I loved that emptied under the building...I always cut my onions right there on the stovetop on a cutting board. It was WONDERFUL!

[@paigeturner7788]

You always come up with the most delicious recipes! I bet it would compliment a nice steak or pork chop quite well…☺️

[@kathypeebles7001]

Goes good with just about anything!

[@Addlestone_]

We had a similar dish like this when I was growing up called 'Party Potatoes'. I didn't realize other people made this dish under a different name. My mother would always put crushed potato chips on top and broil for a few minutes to finish it off. Also, I used chicken and mushroom condensed soup instead of chicken. This recipe, as above, is delicious, but the crunch from the chips sends it over the top l

[@susancox1564]

This is great with crushed potato chips on top for crunch. It's a great recipe for church potluck suppers.

[@ulikedit]

Try sour cream and onion potato chips, it's another level of flavor 😊

[@GeorgeBensonJao]

Can I request how to make a portuguese egg tarts? A big fan of yours. been following your videos (and referring to your blogs for the recipes) since pandemic started.

[@heather7287]

Yes please!!!

[@kerriemcnicol8153]

I was all ready to try this recipe until he got to the potatoes. We don’t have frozen potatoes in Australia 😢

[@camilletomer]

In Utah, we call those "funeral potatoes", because after a funeral, the family returns to the church house for a meal. Funeral potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, and they're easy to make, which makes them a popular side dish. They're *amazing*, and I love that you made them here! 😁💕

[@danm18835]

Hello, Can I ask you a question?