Cheesy Potatoes Casserole with Cornflake Topping Recipe
Cheesy Potatoes is a comforting casserole featuring crispy hash browns, creamy sour cream, melted cheddar cheese, and a crunchy cornflake topping. This hearty dish is perfect for family gatherings or holiday meals, baked to golden perfection and bubbling with cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lb bag frozen hash browns
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 stick unsalted butter – melted (divided)
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 stick butter – melted
- 2 cups corn flakes
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Potato Base: In a large bowl, combine the frozen hash browns, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 stick of melted unsalted butter, grated cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the potato mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, melt 1 stick of butter and pour it over the corn flakes. Mix the corn flakes thoroughly with the melted butter so they are evenly coated.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the buttered corn flakes evenly over the surface of the potato mixture in the casserole dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the top is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup or a vegetarian alternative.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to set before serving.
- You can add cooked bacon or diced onions to the potato mixture for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated; just increase baking time slightly if baking from cold.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for the best melt and flavor.
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