Description
Creamy, irresistible Cheesy Potato Casserole brings comfort straight from midwestern kitchens to dinner tables. Golden layers of melted cheese and hearty potatoes promise a delightful experience you cannot resist savoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 30 ounces (850 grams) frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes (or potato chips)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and generously coating a 9×13-inch ceramic dish with a thin layer of cooking spray or butter.
- Create a rich, creamy base by whisking together melted butter, tangy sour cream, savory cream of chicken soup, finely diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, plus a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently fold the thawed hash browns into the velvety mixture, ensuring each potato strand is thoroughly coated with the luxurious sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute it evenly and create a smooth, uniform surface that will crisp beautifully during baking.
- Craft a crunchy topping by combining crushed cornflakes (or your preferred crispy chips) with melted butter, then generously scatter this golden mixture across the potato landscape, promising a delightful textural contrast.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a bubbling perimeter and a golden-brown crown that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest and settle for 5-10 minutes, which helps the layers meld and makes serving easier and more elegant.
Notes
- Swap out cream of chicken soup for a vegetarian-friendly cream of mushroom alternative to make the dish vegetarian-friendly.
- Use gluten-free cornflakes or crushed gluten-free crackers to transform the recipe for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss for a unique flavor twist that keeps the dish exciting and fresh.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate overnight, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify before baking for an even more delicious result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg