Description
Irresistible Cheesy Potatoes shine with creamy, golden comfort that melts hearts faster than cheese melts in a hot skillet. Potato lovers will discover pure comfort in each cheesy, crispy bite, making this classic side dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds frozen hash browns
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
Side Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups corn flakes
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend frozen hash browns with cream of chicken soup, sour cream, melted butter, and grated cheddar cheese in a spacious mixing container until ingredients are uniformly incorporated.
- Enhance the mixture with appropriate salt and pepper seasoning, ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer the creamy potato blend into a generously greased baking vessel, distributing the mixture evenly across the surface.
- Create a crispy topping by combining melted butter with crushed corn flakes, thoroughly coating the corn flakes for maximum crunch.
- Carefully scatter the buttery corn flake mixture across the potato layer, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Position the prepared casserole in a preheated oven at 350F (175C), allowing it to bake for approximately 45 minutes until the surface transforms into a rich golden-brown hue and the interior begins to bubble energetically.
- Remove from oven and permit the casserole to rest for several minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Swap cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or vegetable broth for a vegetarian twist that keeps the creamy texture intact.
- Crush cornflakes extra fine for an ultra-crispy golden topping that adds delightful crunch to every bite.
- Use frozen hash browns directly from the bag to save time, but thaw and pat dry first to prevent excess moisture and ensure a perfectly crisp result.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like sharp cheddar, gruyère, or pepper jack to elevate the flavor profile and make the dish more exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 438
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg