Let’s Connect This Easter
I’ve always had a soft spot for Easter. It feels like the gentle turning of a page — the official welcome to spring, my favorite season of all. The air feels lighter, the days stretch a little longer, and everything seems to bloom with fresh possibility. There’s something so hopeful and joyful about gathering around the table this time of year.
Easter also gives me the perfect excuse to pull out my most cherished family recipes and host a beautiful, abundant brunch. I love setting the table, filling the house with the scent of something warm from the oven, and welcoming our closest friends and family to linger, laugh, and celebrate together. It’s those simple, meaningful moments that make the holiday so special.
If you’re planning your own gathering, I highly recommend adding my cheesy hashbrown casserole to the menu. It’s creamy, comforting, and always the first dish to disappear. Serve it alongside crispy bacon, my crustless quiche, and a fresh, hearty salad, and you’ll have a brunch spread that feels both effortless and indulgent — the perfect balance for spring entertaining.
Here’s to good food, full tables, and making memories. Enjoy — and let’s get cooking!
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. hashbrowns fresh or frozen
- ½ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup onions chopped
- 11 ounce condensed cream of portobello mushroom soup or cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 2 cups fried onion strings or crushed Corn Flakes
- 2 tbsp chives optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Lightly spray a 9″x13″ glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine thawed hash browns (or fresh hashbrowns) with 1/2 cup melted butter and all of the ingredients except the fried onion strings.2 lbs. hashbrowns, ½ cup butter, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 cup onions, 11 ounce condensed cream of portobello mushroom soup, 2 cups sour cream, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix 1/4 cup of the melted butter with the fried onion strings (or crushed corn flakes) and sprinkle over the top of casserole.¼ cup butter, 2 cups fried onion strings
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour. You can sprinkle chives on top. Serve hot and enjoy!2 tbsp chives
Notes
Nutrition
Easy No Mess Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon see note below
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
- Take out the bacon from it's packaging. I like to cut the bacon slices in half, but you can leave them full size, too.
- Add bacon pieces to the preheated air fryer pan ensuring they are lying flat and not overlapping.
- Cook for 8 minutes at 400℉ for perfect, crispy bacon. For extra crispy bacon, increase the cook time by 2 minutes or a total of 10 minutes. Enjoy!
