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Cheesy Potato Casserole

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Cheesy Potato Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that combines creamy, cheesy goodness with a crunchy topping. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, it’s easy to make with simple ingredients and offers a hearty, satisfying flavor.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 32 ounces frozen cubed hash browns, thawed
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1½ cups sour cream
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried mustard
  • ½ cup chicken broth, room temperature
  • ½ cup milk, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) butter
  • 3 cups corn flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix thawed hash browns, ¼ cup butter, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.
  • In a skillet, melt ¼ cup butter, sauté onion, then add garlic and cook.
  • Stir in flour, salt, and spices; gradually whisk in milk and chicken broth until thickened.
  • Pour the sauce over the potato mixture and combine.
  • Melt ¼ cup butter in a bowl, toss corn flakes in it.
  • Spread the potato mixture in the baking dish, top with corn flakes, and bake for 40-50 minutes.

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Notes

Thaw potatoes completely for even cooking.
For extra creaminess, add another half cup of sour cream.
Substitute cheddar with pepper jack for a spicy twist.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Casserole
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg