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Cheesy Potato Casserole

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This Cheesy Potato Casserole is a rich, creamy side dish made with tender potatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a crunchy buttery topping. Whether you’re serving it at a holiday meal or just craving something cozy, it’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 30 oz frozen diced hash brown potatoes, thawed

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Topping:

  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes (or potato chips)

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Make the Filling:
    In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
    Add in the thawed hash browns and mix until well coated.

  3. Transfer to Dish:
    Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

  4. Make the Topping:
    In a small bowl, combine crushed cornflakes (or chips) with melted butter.
    Sprinkle the topping evenly over the casserole.

  5. Bake:
    Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.

  6. Serve:
    Let sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.

 


Notes

  • You can use cooked cubed potatoes instead of hash browns—just boil until fork-tender.

  • Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a vegetarian version.

  • Want to make it ahead? Assemble (without topping), refrigerate, then add topping and bake as directed.