Cheesy Potato Casserole

Cheesy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! My family loves this side dish made with hashbrowns and tons of cheese in a creamy sauce. Potato casserole is a perfect accompaniment to any holiday meal or as a brunch dish.

Look no further if you’re looking for a classic potato side dish recipe. This recipe hits the spot every time.

You may have heard of funeral potatoes before, a popular dish seen in the midwest at church potlucks. Funeral potatoes are also the hashbrowns casserole that you’ll see at Cracker Barrel restaurants.

This recipe is a lot like that but we aren’t using any canned condensed soup. I promise you’ll fall in love with this easy, cheesy side.

What You’ll Need

Use fresh potatoes or frozen hashbrowns to make this potato casserole. Add plenty of cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese. This version of cheesy potatoes is made without soup — just loads of cheesy deliciousness with a crispy, crunchy buttery-baked topping.

• Potatoes. This potato casserole recipe can be made with frozen hashbrowns (thawed of course) OR with fresh shredded potatoes. I used spiralized potatoes when I had leftovers after my Spiralizer Post.
• Onions. One white or yellow onion.
• Garlic. Fresh garlic cloves.
• Shredded cheese. Your choice of cheese is flexible for this recipe. You’ll want about 3 cups of shredded cheddar, colby jack, gruyere, and parmesan.
• Cream cheese gives this cheesy casserole an extra smoothness.
• Sour cream adds flavor and creaminess to this potato casserole recipe.
• Unsalted butter.
• Spices. Salt and pepper is used to add flavor. If you want to add some spice add a little paprika and/or cayenne pepper.
• Crispy topping. Here you have the option to use, bread crumbs or crushed cornflakes. Crushed potato chips are another fantastic option.

How to Make Cheesy Potato Casserole

1. Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃).

2. Get the potatoes ready. If you’re using frozen hashbrowns, you can thaw them in the fridge overnight and then drain any excess liquid in a colander. Either shred or spiralize 2 to 3 large russet potatoes for fresh potatoes.

NOTE: I used spiralized potatoes here because I had been shooting my Spiralizer Post.

3. Finely dice the onion and finely dice or press 2 to 3 garlic cloves. Saute the onions and garlic in 1 tablespoon of butter until the onions are translucent.

4. In a large bowl mix together the potatoes, onions, garlic, 2 cups of shredded cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and spices.

5. Mix everything together until it is well combined.

6. Butter a baking dish and add the potato mixture to the baking dish. Cover with the remaining shredded cheese, the bread crumbs, and then a drizzle of melted butter.

7. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes.

8. Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips For The Best Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

What To Serve With Hashbrown Casserole

Hungry For More Side Dish Recipes?

What’s dinner without a few side dishes? Whether you’re planning a holiday dinner or just a casual weeknight dinner here are some of our favorite sides.

Easy Roasted Potatoes or and Orzo Salad are a perfect pairing for weeknight grilling.

During the holidays you want all the comfort food like hearty Sausage Stuffing or Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Dumpling Noodles are always a home run or try your hand at Green Bean Casserole made from scratch.