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Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole:

Pimento Cheese Hash Brown Casserole

To make this delicious casserole, you will need the following ingredients. These quantities serve approximately 6–8 people, and you can scale the measurements depending on the serving size needed.
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Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 32 oz frozen shredded hash browns thawed (or use fresh shredded potatoes)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup pimento cheese spread homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for a spicy kick
  • ½ cup cooked bacon pieces or ham cubes optional
  • Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup crushed buttery crackers or breadcrumbs optional
  • Chopped chives or green onions for garnish

Notes

Kitchen Tools Needed
One of the best things about this recipe is that it doesn’t require any complicated cooking equipment. All you need is:
1 large mixing bowl
Spatula or wooden spoon
Standard casserole or baking dish (9×13 recommended)
Measuring cups and spoons
Cutting board and knife
Oven