5 from 27 votes
Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
Cheesy Potatoes combine shredded russet potatoes with a creamy mixture of sour cream, cream cheese, melted butter, and seasonings, topped with a crunchy corn flakes and cheddar cheese crust. Baking produces a bubbly, golden brown dish with tender, cheesy potatoes inside and a crispy topping, making this a comforting side or main dish.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
483 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds russet potato washed and scrubbed
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated
Topping:
- 2 cups corn flakes crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Cut potatoes in half crosswise and place in a large pot. Add water to cover the potatoes and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and boil for about 12-15 minutes, until just tender, the potatoes don't NEED to be fully cooked. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Peel the potatoes and shred or grate. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl combine sour cream, cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and melted butter, stir until smooth.
- Add cheese and stir to combine.
- Add cheese mixture to the shredded potatoes, add green onions. Stir well to combine.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish into an even layer.
- Topping:
- In a medium bowl combine crushed corn flakes and butter, and sprinkle on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until bubbly with lightly browned edges. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
962mg
(40%)
Potassium
899mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1245IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
289mg
(29%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 962mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 899mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1245IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.