Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole

 

I am always on the look out for easy side dishes. Not only is this side dish easy, but it is so delicious and can be prepared the night before. This dish takes about 10 minutes to prepare and it takes about 45 minutes to bake. So, if I need dinner ready before an hour, I will prepared this dish the night before, except for the bread crumb topping. Then right before baking, prepare and sprinkle on the topping.

This casserole is creamy and cheesy with a subtle pepper jack cheese kick. It is a dish that my family always comes back for seconds and looks forward to the leftovers.

Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole

Ingredients:

• 30 ounce bag frozen shredded hash browns
• 10.5 ounce can low sodium cream of chicken soup
• 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• black pepper, to taste

Topping

• 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 8 slices low sodium turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400º F. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine the hash browns, soup, pepper jack cheese, heavy cream, butter, sour cream, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper.
3. Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
4. In a medium, combine the bread crumbs, cooked and crumbled bacon and paprika. Sprinkle the mixture over the potatoes.
5. Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 434
Total Fat		30.6g
Saturated Fat		19g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.8g
Cholesterol		108.6mg
Sodium		596.8mg
Total Carbohydrates		26g
Dietary Fiber		2.5g
Sugars		2g
Protein		15.6g
Calcium		12.7%
Iron		5.1%
Potassium		270.9mg
Vitamin A		11.9%
Vitamin C		16.4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

Notes:

To prepare the night before follow the directions through step 3 then cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate. When ready to bake complete steps 4 and 5.

*Adapted from Plain Chicken.