Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

Directions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.

  2. Make the Cookie Base:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 ½ cups of flour, baking powder, and salt.

    • In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and creamy.

    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

    • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.

    • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.

  3. Prepare the Lemonade Filling:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, ½ cup of sugar, ¼ cup of flour, and salt until smooth.

    • Add the 3 eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated.

    • Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of melted butter until the filling is smooth.

  4. Assemble the Layers:

    • Pour the lemonade filling evenly over the sugar cookie base.

  5. Make the Crumble Topping:

    • In a small bowl, combine the ½ cup of flour and ½ cup of sugar.

    • Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

    • Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the lemonade filling.

  6. Bake:

    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set (it should only jiggle slightly in the center) and the crumble topping is a light golden brown.

  7. Cool and Serve:

    • Allow the crumble to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

    • Once cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the entire dessert out of the pan. Cut into squares.

    • For an extra touch of sweetness, sprinkle the squares with a little granulated sugar just before serving.

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