Cheesy Potato Casserole

This classic, delicious cheesy potato casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Shredded hashbrowns are mixed with sour cream, garlic salt, onions, pepper, butter, cheddar cheese, and cream of chicken soup before being topped with corn flakes and baked. The result is a simple, homemade hearty side dish that everyone will love!

Cheesy Potato Casserole

We love this savory and satisfying old-fashioned cheesy potato casserole. You might have heard it called funeral potatoes as well. Its the best side dish rich and creamy homemade comfort food oven baked from scratch.

I serve this with dinner but its also yummy for breakfast or brunch with pancakes, eggs, or toast.

PRO TIP: My aunt keeps this warm in a crockpot at big family meals so its nice and warm for everyone to enjoy.

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Ingredients for Cheesy Potato Casserole

• 2 pounds frozen hash browns, partially thawed
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• cup butter, melted (one stick)
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• Salt and pepper to taste
• cup chopped onions
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
• cup butter, melted

PRO TIP: I use frozen shredded hashbrowns, but you could also use diced or cubed potatoes.

Recipe Substitutions and Additions

This classic recipe is a Southern staple that is easy to customize.

You could make it with cream of mushroom soup or mix in a ranch packet.

You can make it with meat for a big, hearty meal: ham, hamburger, bacon, or sausage.

You could add broccoli or peppers as well.

You can top with green onions for extra zing.

Add a scoop of cream cheese for an added creaminess.

You could also sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Swiss cheese would also work well in this simple, creamy dish.

Make it Mexican style and add some Rotel to the mix for an added kick.

Skip the Corn Flakes Other Toppings

• Ritz cracker crumbs
• Panko bread crumbs
• Crushed croutons
• Crispy fried onions
• Chopped, crisp bacon
• Fresh parsley or scallions
• Crumbled potato chips

How to Make Cheesy Potato Casserole

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Prepare a 913 pan with nonstick spray.

Place the hash browns in a large bowl.

In a medium bowl combine the soup, cup melted butter, garlic, salt and pepper, chopped onions, sour cream, cheddar cheese.

Pour the soup mixture over the hash browns and stir until well combined.

Pour into prepared pan.

Combine the crushed corn flakes and melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole.

How Long to Bake Cheesy Potato Casserole

Bake for 45-55 minutes.

PRO TIP: You can put this together the night before, cover well, and put in the fridge. Before baking, uncover and let sit on the counter for 30 minutes before baking.

Can You Freeze This Recipe?

You sure can! You can prep and freeze the entire dish or freeze individual leftovers.

For the whole dish: I would recommend using throw-away foil pans so that your good baking dishes arent tied up in the freezer

For leftovers: store in a freezer-safe container for easy heat and serve leftovers anytime.

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EASY DINNERS:Dirty Rice | Crockpot Swedish Meatballs | Beer Marinated Grilled Chicken | Zucchini Noodles | Goulash | Sweet and Sour Meatballs |

This loaded cheesy potato casserole is so delicious and easy to make. Combine shredded hashbrowns with seasoning, sour cream, butter, cream of chicken soup, and cheese before topping with crushed corn flakes and baking in the oven. This will become a favorite side dish for years to come!

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