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Cheesy Potato Casserole with crunchy topping in a baking dish with a wooden spoon for scooping.
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Cheesy Potato Casserole Recipe

Our Cheesy Potato Casserole is sure to please a crowd! You'll love the tender potatoes, lots of cheese and a unique crunchy topping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato casserole, Potatoes, Side
Servings: 12
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

  • Conventional Oven
  • 9 X 13 inch Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups corn flakes crushed
  • melted butter (to taste for topping)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix hash browns, cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
    Bowl of frozen potato hash browns, shredded cheese, salt and pepper mixed for Cheesy Potato Casserole.
  • Heat butter, soup, sour cream, and milk in a saucepan until butter is melted.
    Sauce pan of creamy sauce for Cheesy Potato Casserole with a wooden spoon on the side.
  • Stir heated sauce into hash browns.
    Bowl of Cheesy Potato Casserole mixture with a wooden spoon.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
    Cheesy Potato Casserole mixture in a baking dish spreading with a wooden spoon.
  • Top with corn flakes and a little melted butter.
    Cheesy Potato Casserole in a baking dish topped with crushed corn flakes and melted butter.
  • Bake for 1 hour until golden and bubbly.
    Wooden spoon scooping Cheesy Potato Casserole from a baking dish. Plate of potatoes on the side.

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Notes

  • Thaw potatoes so the casserole bakes evenly.
  • Warm the sauce before mixing for the creamiest texture.
  • Sharp cheddar gives the best flavor.
  • Top just before baking to keep cornflakes crisp.
  • Rest 10 minutes after baking so it sets and serves neatly.
  • Make ahead Assemble without topping and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add topping and bake.
  • Topping swaps Potato chips, Ritz, panko, or other plain cereal work well.
  • Mix-ins: Onion, ham, bacon, chicken, or broccoli are all delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 964mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 7.5mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2.6mg