Each bite is pure joy.

Fromnew parentstogrieving families, everyone feels a little better when a hot casserole comes over.

Readers love it for many reasons.

Hashbrown Casserole

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Its Simple And Convenient

Hashbrown Casserole has no fancy ingredients.

It requires no pre-cooking of any ingredientsyou dont even have to saute the onions!

You simply stir everything together, top, and bake.

Its Easy To Customize

Although many Southerners share the same tastes, were not identical.

Some folks are vegetarians; some hate onions (you know who you are).

For the onion haters, you con leave them out completelythe casserole will still be delicious.

Heres what a few folks had to say about this beloved recipe.