Description

This creamy cheesy potatoes casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Made with tender potatoes, rich melted cheese, and a touch of butter, this dish is irresistibly creamy, cheesy, and satisfying. Perfect as a side for steak, BBQ, or holiday meals, it’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

3 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (or sliced thin)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom for vegetarian option)
½ cup whole milk
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Optional Toppings:

1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or cornflakes (for a crispy topping)
2 tbsp melted butter (to mix with topping)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the potatoes: If using fresh potatoes, peel and dice (or slice thinly for a scalloped version). If using frozen hashbrowns, let them thaw slightly.
Mix the creamy base: In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream of chicken soup, whole milk, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Assemble the casserole: Add the potatoes and 1½ cups of cheddar cheese + Monterey Jack cheese to the bowl. Stir until the potatoes are well coated.
Transfer to the baking dish and spread evenly.
Top with remaining cheese and (if using) the crushed cracker topping mixed with melted butter.
Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
Garnish with parsley and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Variation: Add cooked, crumbled bacon for extra flavor.
Make it Spicy: Mix in diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Dairy-Free Option: Use a dairy-free cheese substitute and coconut milk instead of dairy.
Gluten-Free Version: Replace cream of chicken soup with a homemade gluten-free version and use gluten-free crackers.

Prep Time: 15Min
Cook Time: 50Min
Category: Side Dish, Comfort Food
Method: Baking, Oven
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: ~350 kcal per serving
Sugar: ~3 g per serving
Sodium: ~620 mg per serving
Fat: ~25 g per serving
Saturated Fat: ~9 g per serving
Unsaturated Fat: ~14 g per serving
Trans Fat: ~0.5 g per serving
Carbohydrates: ~30 g per serving
Fiber: ~3 g per serving
Protein: ~9 g per serving
Cholesterol: ~50 mg per serving

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