Cheesy Potato Casserole
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Cheesy Potato Casserole
Description
In the Cheesy Potato Casserole, shredded potatoes mix with condensed cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, melted butter, milk, and seasonings like garlic and onion powder. Sharp cheddar cheese adds a flavorful cheddar taste throughout. Once combined in a casserole dish, the mixture is topped with cornflakes tossed in melted butter, providing a textured, toasted surface after baking.
Baking uncovered at 350°F until bubbly and the topping turns a golden brown results in a dish with a creamy interior contrasted by a crisp topping. The flavors meld during baking, delivering a balanced cheesy and savory profile with hints of garlic and onion. The combination of potatoes and cheddar soup creates a rich moistness that holds the casserole together as a cohesive dish.
This casserole fits well as a side for holiday dinners, potlucks, or comfort food meals, pairing especially well with meats like ham, chicken, or turkey. It can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking, allowing flexible meal planning. Using any variety of frozen hashbrowns and swapping different condensed soups makes this recipe adaptable to what you have available.
For best results, add the cornflake topping just before baking and bake until bubbling and golden. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain the topping crispness.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces potato defrosted if frozen, shredded
- 10 ½ ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup or cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Topping
- 1 cup cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients (except toppings) in a casserole dish and mix well.
- Gently break up cornflake crumbs and toss with melted butter.
- Sprinkle topping over casserole and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or bubbly and topping is golden.
Notes
- Any kind of frozen hashbrowns works well in this casserole.
- If you lack condensed cheddar cheese soup, substitute with another condensed 'cream of' soup.
- To make ahead, prepare the casserole without the topping, refrigerate up to 48 hours, add the topping just before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1003IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 209mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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