Description
This Cheesy Potato Casserole is a comforting and creamy baked dish featuring shredded potatoes combined with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and a crunchy cornflake topping. Perfect as a hearty side or a satisfying vegetarian main, it bakes to golden perfection with a bubbly, cheesy interior and a crispy, buttery topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 32 ounces shredded potatoes (defrosted if frozen)
- 10 ½ ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup (or cream of mushroom soup)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- â…” cup sour cream
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Topping
- 1 cup cornflakes
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake the casserole.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, mix the shredded potatoes, condensed cheddar cheese soup (or cream of mushroom soup), shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, melted butter, milk, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully combined.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, gently crush the cornflakes and toss them with 2 tablespoons of melted butter until the flakes are evenly coated, creating a buttery crunchy topping.
- Assemble the Casserole: Evenly sprinkle the buttered cornflake topping over the potato mixture in the casserole dish, ensuring full coverage for a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole, uncovered, into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges and the cornflake topping is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For best results, use thawed frozen shredded potatoes and pat them dry to avoid excess moisture.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup if you prefer a milder flavor or are out of cheddar cheese soup.
- Use fresh sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced cheesy flavor.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to set before serving.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead; assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
