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Pimento Cheese Hashbrown Casserole

Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole
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Give the ultimate cheesy comfort food a southern makeover with this decadent and easy Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole.

  • Author: Nicole Stover
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 30 ounces frozen hashbrowns, defrosted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup good quality mayonnaise, such as Duke’s
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 7 ounces diced pimentos, drained
  • 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, use your favorite combination (I used extra sharp and mild)
  • 4 green onions, chopped, plus extra for topping
  • 1 jalapeno, finely diced, remove seeds for less heat if desired
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • A couple of dashes of hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup crushed butter crackers (about 1 sleeve)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven or smoker to 375 degrees. Lightly butter or spray a 9×13 casserole dish or large cast iron skillet.
  2. Add the cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, hot sauce, salt, onion and garlic powders, pepper, and paprika to a large bowl and stir until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the cheeses, jalapeno, and green onions.
  4. Fold in the defrosted hash browns until fully coated and combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. In a small bowl mix together the crushed crackers and the melted butter.
  6. Spread the hashbrown mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the buttered cracker mixture.
  7. Place the casserole into the oven and allow it to bake for 45 minutes or until it’s golden and the edges are beginning to brown and become bubbly. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with additional green onions.

Notes

  1. Use your favorite combination of cheeses for pimento cheese. Any type of cheddar including sharp white cheddar will work along with pepper jack, gouda, or even smoked gouda. 
  2. Feel free to add additional ingredients like cooked crumbled bacon, sausage, or ham.
  3. This can be assembled a day or two in advance. 
  4. The unbaked casserole can be frozen. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap followed by foil. It will last for up to three months. Remove it from the freezer the day prior to baking and allow it to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Uncover and bake according to the directions. 

Find it online: https://beachgirlgrills.com/pimento-cheese-hashbrown-casserole/