Here’s a warm and comforting recipe for an Easy Potato Casserole — creamy, cheesy, and full of cozy flavor. Perfect as a side dish for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks!
🥔 Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45–50 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour
📝 Ingredients
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1 (32 oz) bag frozen hash browns (shredded or diced, thawed)
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian)
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1 cup sour cream
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
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½ cup melted butter
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½ cup finely chopped onion (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional topping: 1 cup crushed cornflakes or Ritz crackers + 2 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Mix Ingredients
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In a large bowl, stir together soup, sour cream, melted butter, chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
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Fold in hash browns and 1½ cups shredded cheese until evenly combined.
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Spread in Dish
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Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Add Topping
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If using a crunchy topping: mix crushed crackers or cornflakes with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
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Add more shredded cheese on top if you want it extra cheesy.
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Bake
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Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
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🧡 Tips & Variations
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Add protein: Mix in diced ham, cooked bacon, or rotisserie chicken.
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Spicy twist: Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
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From scratch: Use 4 cups cooked and diced potatoes + 1 cup homemade white sauce instead of soup.
🧊 Storage
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Fridge: Keeps well for up to 4 days.
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Freezer: Assemble and freeze before baking, or freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Would you like a from-scratch version without canned soup, a vegan version, or one with sweet potatoes?