1. Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the defrosted shredded hash browns, melted butter, cream of chicken soup (or cream of cheddar), sour cream, chopped onion, grated colby cheese (reserving ½ cup for topping), and pepper. Ensure all ingredients are well combined.
3. Transfer to Casserole Dish:** Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and transfer the hashbrown mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.
4. **Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of grated colby cheese evenly over the top of the hashbrown mixture.
5. Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top is golden brown.
6. Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this delicious and comforting Hashbrown Casserole as a side dish or a main course for a cozy meal.
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this easy-to-make Hashbrown Casserole!
Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
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