Description
Warm, creamy, and topped with a golden cheesy crust, crunchy cheesy potatoes are the perfect comfort dish. This casserole combines shredded potatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and a few simple seasonings to create a crowd-pleasing meal. It’s easy to prepare, versatile, and perfect for any occasion. Serve it at family gatherings, as a side dish, or enjoy it on its own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds shredded potatoes (hashbrown style, fresh or homemade)
- 1 10.5-ounce can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup finely diced onions
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare : Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Set it aside for later use.
- Combine Ingredients : In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded potatoes, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, melted butter, diced onions, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Casserole : Pour the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top for an extra cheesy crust.
- Bake to Perfection : Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup.
- For extra crunch, top with breadcrumbs, crushed crackers, or French-fried onions before baking.
- Make it heartier by adding cooked bacon bits, diced ham, or shredded rotisserie chicken to the mix.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-inspired