Ultimate Cheesy Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
This casserole combines crispy hash browns with creamy pimento cheese and sharp cheddar for a rich and indulgent dish. Perfect as a side or main course for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen hash browns fully thawed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pimento cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup cream cheese softened to room temperature
- ½ cup diced green onions
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix thawed hash browns, cheddar cheese, pimento cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the hash brown mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine crushed crackers with melted butter and mix well.
- Sprinkle the buttery cracker mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.