by Holly
Cheesy Potato Casserole is a hearty, savory side dish; perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner!
This casserole is made extra quick with shredded hashbrowns so you can skip the peeling and chopping! Bake it all together until golden and bubbly!
Why I Love This Recipe
We love this recipe because it takes mere minutes to prepare and pop in the oven!
It uses simple ingredients and can be served for any meal of the day from breakfast to dinner.
It’s extra super cheesy and I never have leftovers if we bring it to a potluck!
This casserole is super versatile and you can switch it up by adding any kind of cooked meat and veggies including leftovers of almost anything in your fridge!
Ingredients & Variations
This recipe uses simple ingredients and is so easy to make!
POTATOES This recipe uses shredded potatoes but any kind of frozen hashbrowns will work great.
CHEESE Sharp Cheddar is best in this dish, it really gives the casserole that strong cheesy flavor. Try Monterey Jack, mozzarella or Havarti to switch it up a bit!
SAUCE Condensed cheddar cheese soup is added but any ‘cream of’ soup you have on hand works! You can also make homemade condensed cream of mushroom to use in this recipe if you prefer!
Sour cream adds a bit of tang and creaminess, try plain Greek yogurt in place if it’s what you have on hand.
SEASONINGS Garlic powder and onion powder are my go-to in this recipe. Add cajun seasoning or taco seasoning to kick it up a notch!
Optional Additions
This casserole is so versatile. Use any leftovers or extra ingredients you have on hand!
MEAT Breakfast sausage, leftover ham, bacon, ground beef, or chicken.
VEGGIES Diced bell peppers, broccoli or cauliflower florets, yellow or green onion, leftover zucchini, or diced tomatoes.
How to Make Potato Casserole
This casserole is easy to prep and easy to bake. Just pop in the oven and bake until bubbly & golden brown!
- Mix main ingredients (per recipe below) in a casserole dish.
- Combine cornflake crumbs with butter and sprinkle over casserole
- Bake until the top is bubbly and golden brown!
Top with jalapenos, green chiles, salsa, ketchup or sour cream!
MAKE AHEAD: Prepare as directed leaving the topping in a separate container. Refrigerate up to 48 hours before baking. Sprinkle the topping on and bake as directed.
Easy Cheesy Casseroles
- Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole – 5-star rating!
- Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole – make ahead
- Cheesy Broccoli Casserole – add chicken or ham to make it a full meal
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole – make ahead
- Overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole – great make-ahead meal
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Cheesy Potato Casserole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Course Breakfast, Casserole, Side Dish
Cuisine AmericanIngredients
- 32 ounces shredded potatoes defrosted if frozen
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 10 ½ ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup or cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¼ cup milk
Topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup cornflakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine all ingredients in a 9x13 pan and mix well.
- Gently break up cornflake crumbs and toss with melted butter.
- Sprinkle over casserole and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or bubbly and topping is golden.
Can I freeze leftovers? How long do left overs last in fridge?
With the amount of dairy in this recipe, I am not sure it would do the best in the freezer Susan. But it will last in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Instead of corn flakes for topping, I always use crushed potato chips…. yummo!
Oooo, good idea Sue!
CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS.
This sounds delicious and perfect for Dinner -on -the-grounds at church. Awesome!