An old-fashioned, comforting potato side dish with crisp, golden edges, a cheesy crust, and a tender, creamy potato center. Baked right in a clear pie dish, this 4-ingredient favorite delivers all the rich, savory goodness of a classic hash brown casserole in sliceable wedges.
Recipe Overview & Key Metrics
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Bake Time | 35–45 minutes |
| Resting Time | 10 minutes |
| Total Time | ~1 hour |
| Servings | 6–8 wedges |
| Baking Dish | 9-inch glass pie dish |
| Oven Temperature | 375°F / 190°C |
Ingredients & Kitchen Tools
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Notes & Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Shredded Hash Browns | 4 cups | Completely thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry |
| Sour Cream | 1 cup | Binds potatoes, adding richness and subtle tang |
| Sharp Cheddar Cheese | 1½ cups | Divided: 1 cup inside mixture, ½ cup for topping |
| Unsalted Butter | 4 tbsp | Melted (plus extra to grease pie dish) |
Kitchen Tools
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9-inch glass pie dish
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Large mixing bowl
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Clean kitchen towel or paper towels
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Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
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Thin spatula
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Wire cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C. Generously butter a 9-inch glass pie dish, paying extra attention to the rim and sides to help the potato edges brown and crisp.
Completely thaw the 4 cups of shredded hash browns. Spread them onto a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels, then roll and press firmly to wring out as much excess liquid as possible.
In a large bowl, combine the dried hash browns, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar, and 4 tablespoons melted butter. Gently fold together with a spatula until evenly coated without mashing the potato shreds.
Transfer the mixture into the buttered pie dish. Gently press into an even layer, pushing slightly up the sides. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar evenly across the top.
Bake on the center rack for 35–45 minutes. The pie is done when the top cheese is melted and deeply golden, the edges are crisp and browned, and the potato center is tender.
Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a thin spatula around the rim, slice into 6–8 wedges, and serve warm.
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